DePaul University Athletics
2026 Softball Roster
Jersey Number 20
Chelsea Parker
- Position:
- First Base / Outfield
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- West Lafayette, Ind.
- High School:
- Harrison
Sophomore (2026)
- Played and started in 48 games at first base
- Led the team with her 1.220 OPS, 49 RBIs, and 26 extra-base hits
- Her 15 home runs on the year tied a program record for second-most home runs in a single season and ranked second in the BIG EAST on the year
- Had a 4-for-4 performance at the plate against Yale, which included a double and a home run (Feb. 15)
- Led the Blue Demons in multi-RBI games with ten and ranked second in multi-hit games with ten as well
- Held a reached base streak of 12, the longest on DePaul on the season
- Was selected for the BIG EAST Honor Roll (Feb. 16)
- Saw action in 30 games, starting nine. Parker played various positions, including designated player and right field.
- Earned 14 hits in 39 at-bats, including two doubles and two home runs.
- Logged first career grand slam against Creighton (April 27).
- Remained perfect with a 1.000 fielding percentage on 13 chances in the field.
- Tallied a .500 average and 165 hits across her four-year varsity career.
- Earned first-team all-conference recognition for all four years of high school.
- Received All-State honors her senior year.
- Daughter of Ren and Travis Parker.
- Intends to major in Elementary Education.
- Has two brothers, Kail and Chase.
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