University of Minnesota Athletics
2020 Softball Roster
Brandt, Carlie
Jersey Number 4
Carlie Brandt
- Class:
- Senior
- Height:
- 5-7
- High School:
- Le Sueur-Henderson High School
- Hometown:
- Le Sueur, Minn.
Bio
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• 2017, 2018 & 2019 NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete
• 2018 & 2019 Academic All-Big Ten
2020 SEASON
• Season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns.
• Started all 25 games with the majority of her action coming at shortstop as well as appearances in the outfield and a start in the circle.
• Played right field for the first time ever on Mar. 1 against Binghamton and has now played eight fielding positions and the DP spot in her Gophers career.
• Recorded a .177 batting average with five doubles, a triple and eight RBIs.
• Hit RBI triple to tie the game against No. 5 Florida State to set the team up for a walk-off victory later that inning on Feb. 14.
• Recorded a season high three RBIs against Binghamton on Feb. 28.
2019 | JUNIOR SEASON
• Appeared in 51 games and made 46 starts with the majority of her action coming at left field. Also made two appearances in the circle.
• Recorded 17 hits including eight doubles and one home run and scored 16 runs.
• Launched first career home run against Notre Dame (Feb. 16).
• Tallied two hits, three RBIs and a pair of doubles against Washington in the Women's College World Series (June 1).
2018 | SOPHOMORE SEASON
• Appeared in 47 games starting in all appearances. Made 16 appearances in the circle.
• Played second, short, pitcher and in the outfield
• Three multi hit and multi RBI games
• Recorded first collegiate save against South Alabama (Feb. 23) throwing three effective innings in relief.
• Threw a career-high six strikeouts vs. Colorado State (Mar. 4)
• Academic All-Big Ten
2017 | FRESHMAN SEASON
• Appeared in 22 games and made 11 starts in the outfield
• Made 14 appearances with one start in the circle
• Picked up her first collegiate win in the circle and had two strikeouts in 4.2 innings at the Texas Classic
• Picked up her first collegiate start in a run-rule victory over South Dakota at the Husky Classic. In five innings she struck out three and allowed only one hit
• NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from Le Sueur-Henderson High School (2016)
• Six-time letterwinner in both softball and tennis and a five-time letterwinner in basketball
Three-time conference MVP in tennis and two-time state participant
• Scored 1,000 career points in basketball earning All-Conference honors three times
• Five-time All-Conference member in softball with three conference MVP awards
• Three-time All-State honoree
• Named 2016 Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year and was a Ms. Softball finalist
• Holds hitting records for career hits, doubles, triples and RBI along with pitching records for career strikeouts, strikeouts in a season, career shutouts, no-hitters, perfect games and career wins.
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Kevin and Kim Brandt
• Has two sisters, Cassie and Chloe
• 2017, 2018 & 2019 NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete
• 2018 & 2019 Academic All-Big Ten
2020 SEASON
• Season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns.
• Started all 25 games with the majority of her action coming at shortstop as well as appearances in the outfield and a start in the circle.
• Played right field for the first time ever on Mar. 1 against Binghamton and has now played eight fielding positions and the DP spot in her Gophers career.
• Recorded a .177 batting average with five doubles, a triple and eight RBIs.
• Hit RBI triple to tie the game against No. 5 Florida State to set the team up for a walk-off victory later that inning on Feb. 14.
• Recorded a season high three RBIs against Binghamton on Feb. 28.
2019 | JUNIOR SEASON
• Appeared in 51 games and made 46 starts with the majority of her action coming at left field. Also made two appearances in the circle.
• Recorded 17 hits including eight doubles and one home run and scored 16 runs.
• Launched first career home run against Notre Dame (Feb. 16).
• Tallied two hits, three RBIs and a pair of doubles against Washington in the Women's College World Series (June 1).
2018 | SOPHOMORE SEASON
• Appeared in 47 games starting in all appearances. Made 16 appearances in the circle.
• Played second, short, pitcher and in the outfield
• Three multi hit and multi RBI games
• Recorded first collegiate save against South Alabama (Feb. 23) throwing three effective innings in relief.
• Threw a career-high six strikeouts vs. Colorado State (Mar. 4)
• Academic All-Big Ten
2017 | FRESHMAN SEASON
• Appeared in 22 games and made 11 starts in the outfield
• Made 14 appearances with one start in the circle
• Picked up her first collegiate win in the circle and had two strikeouts in 4.2 innings at the Texas Classic
• Picked up her first collegiate start in a run-rule victory over South Dakota at the Husky Classic. In five innings she struck out three and allowed only one hit
• NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from Le Sueur-Henderson High School (2016)
• Six-time letterwinner in both softball and tennis and a five-time letterwinner in basketball
Three-time conference MVP in tennis and two-time state participant
• Scored 1,000 career points in basketball earning All-Conference honors three times
• Five-time All-Conference member in softball with three conference MVP awards
• Three-time All-State honoree
• Named 2016 Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year and was a Ms. Softball finalist
• Holds hitting records for career hits, doubles, triples and RBI along with pitching records for career strikeouts, strikeouts in a season, career shutouts, no-hitters, perfect games and career wins.
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Kevin and Kim Brandt
• Has two sisters, Cassie and Chloe
Minnesota (4) - Michigan (0) Highlights
Friday, May 02
Sydney Schwartz Throws No-Hitter
Tuesday, April 29
Gophers (8) - North Dakota (0) Highlights
Sunday, April 27
Gophers (5) - North Dakota (3) Highlights
Saturday, April 26
