University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers Add Megan Dray to Roster
10/17/2020 9:03:00 AM | Softball
University of Minnesota head softball coach Piper Ritter has announced that Megan Dray (Lynchburg, Va.) will join the Golden Gopher program. Dray is transferring to Minnesota from North Carolina and has two years of eligibility remaining.
"Megan Dray is a utility player that brings Power 5 experience behind the plate as well as valuable innings at first base," Ritter said. "She is a great receiver and takes charge when on the field. Offensively, we believe she could be a contributor in our line-up. We are excited to bring her level of experience to Gopher softball."
Dray, a 5-9 catcher/first baseman, played the previous three years at North Carolina. She saw action in 126 collegiate games for the TarHeels and started in all 24 during the shortened 2020 season. As a sophomore, Dray started in 55 games as catcher and hit .301 with 41 hits for 12 extra bases. Defensively, she ranked 10th in UNC's single-season record book in runners caught stealing. As a rookie in 2018, she also played in 47 games where she split time at first, third and catcher. Prior to her time at North Carolina, Dray was a four-year starter for Brookville High School and led her team to the Virginia 3A State Championship all four years, including first-ever state titles in 2014 and 2015. The daughter of Robert and Christina, Megan is majoring in business.
"I am extremely honored and excited to be a part of the Minnesota softball program," Dray said. "I'm thankful for Coaches Ritter, Wynn, and Richardson for giving me the opportunity to finish my college career as a Golden Gopher. I am looking forward to the spring!"
"Megan Dray is a utility player that brings Power 5 experience behind the plate as well as valuable innings at first base," Ritter said. "She is a great receiver and takes charge when on the field. Offensively, we believe she could be a contributor in our line-up. We are excited to bring her level of experience to Gopher softball."
Dray, a 5-9 catcher/first baseman, played the previous three years at North Carolina. She saw action in 126 collegiate games for the TarHeels and started in all 24 during the shortened 2020 season. As a sophomore, Dray started in 55 games as catcher and hit .301 with 41 hits for 12 extra bases. Defensively, she ranked 10th in UNC's single-season record book in runners caught stealing. As a rookie in 2018, she also played in 47 games where she split time at first, third and catcher. Prior to her time at North Carolina, Dray was a four-year starter for Brookville High School and led her team to the Virginia 3A State Championship all four years, including first-ever state titles in 2014 and 2015. The daughter of Robert and Christina, Megan is majoring in business.
"I am extremely honored and excited to be a part of the Minnesota softball program," Dray said. "I'm thankful for Coaches Ritter, Wynn, and Richardson for giving me the opportunity to finish my college career as a Golden Gopher. I am looking forward to the spring!"
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