2017 Softball Roster
Baumgartner, Danielle
Jersey Number 10
Danielle Baumgartner
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Mexico, Mo.
- High School:
- Mexico
Bio
JUNIOR (2018)
- Served as the Tigers' top arm out of the bullpen, appearing in 25 games (three starts)
- Went 2-4 overall with a 4.75 ERA over 45.2 IP
- Was fantastic in relief in Mizzou's win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff (April 28), tossing 3.0 scoreless frames en route to her first career save
- Limited opposition to sub .300 batting average for third straight year
- Earned first victory of the season after allowing 1 ER over 2.2 IP of relief against No. 8 Auburn (April 13)
- In a back and forth NCAA Norman Regional matchup against Boston (May 19), ultimately recorded the win after holding the Terriers to 1 ER over 3.1 IP in relief
- Produced scoreless outings in 13 of 25 total appearances, including three separate season-high streaks of three straight shutout appearances
- Particularly effective against right-handed hitters, posting a .245 (25-for-102) batting average against
SOPHOMORE (2017)
- Once again a mainstay in the Tigers' bullpen, while also tallying six starts in the circle
- Produced five wins with a 3.84 ERA, two complete games and two shutouts over 73.0 innings
- Tallied 50-plus strikeouts for second consecutive season
- Season highlight came against Butler (March 5), as she fired a no-hitter in Mizzou's 8-0 run-rule victory
- It marked the Tigers' first no-no since the 2013 campaign and the program's 39th all-time such feat
- Was fantastic during the month of March, going 3-1 with a 1.85 ERA over 34.0 innings
- Posted a CG shutout vs. Iowa (March 15), allowing only four hits, while tallying four Ks
- Fantastic in relief at No. 1 Florida (March 11), posting 2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 Ks
FRESHMAN (2016)
- Outstanding first-year campaign for the Tigers, finishing 14-4 with a 1.98 ERA in 109.1 IP
- Second on the team with 16 games started, 29 appearances and 4 complete games
- Limited right-handed batters to .216 average (58-for-269)
- Impressive start vs. No. 16 Texas A&M (April 24), allowing only 1 ER in 6.2 IP with 6 strikeouts
- Tossed fourth CG and third shutout of the year at UTEP (March 21), allowing season-low one hit
- Sensational vs. No. 17 Arizona State (March 5), tossing CG shutout (7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K)
- Outstanding NCAA and Mizzou debut at Citrus Classic (Feb. 19-21), going 3-0 with two CG, 0.39 ERA and streak of 17.0 consecutive scoreless innings pitched.
- Allowed 2 ER or less in 26-of-28 appearances (16 starts)
- Won seven consecutive decisions from Feb. 27 - March 23
- Tallied season-high six strikeouts against No. 17 Texas A&M (April 24)
- Known for pinpoint control all season long, as her 1.54 BB / 7 IP was the 4th-lowest mark in SEC
- Final 1.98 season ERA ranked 14th-best in SEC and 55th in NCAA
- 53 runs allowed were 14th-fewest in SEC
- 31 earned runs allowed were 11th-fewest in SEC
- 24 walks allowed were T-4th-fewest in SEC
- 2.65 ERA in SEC only play was 11th-best mark in conference
HIGH SCHOOL (MEXICO)
- Three-time first team all-region and all-conference player for Mexico High School and head coach Keith Louder
- Battled back as a senior and had a productive 2014 campaign after suffering a torn ACL the season before
- Returned to action six weeks after surgery to help fuel Mexico to fourth-place finish at the state tournament, pitching in three games and hitting three home runs
- Standout classroom performer, earning first team academic all-state recognition as a sophomore in 2012 and again as a junior in 2013
- Lettered in basketball for three seasons as well
- Played for St. Louis Chaos club team under head coach Evan Beatty
PERSONAL
- Born on Jan. 22, 1997, to parents Gary and Dawn Baumgartner
- Two siblings, twin brothers Quinton and Cameron
- National Honor Society member
Georgia Recap
Sunday, May 04
Mya Dodge SEC Network+ Postgame Interview (5/1/25)
Friday, May 02
Taylor Ebbs Senior Video
Thursday, May 01
Mya Dodge Senior Video
Thursday, May 01
