Jackie Rookaird Season 2022

AT SAN JOSE STATE: Wrapped up her first season with the Spartans in 2021.

2021: Made four appearances in the circle ... First start as a Spartan came on the road against Saint Mary's (3/28) ... Drew a start in centerfield against Fresno State (3/20) ... Secured an RBI on a sacrifice fly in the win over Santa Clara (3/13) ... Scored a run in win at San Diego State (4/17).

ALABAMA A&M: Played multiple positions in her lone season with the Bulldogs (2020) ... Was a preseason SWAC Freshman of the Year candidate ... Led the team in both batting average (.455) and wins (3-0) during fall ball ... Appeared in 12 games during the COVID-shortened season, making nine starts ... Hit .200 with two runs and two RBI, and tallied 10 strikeouts in 11 innings in the circle ... Led the team with a five game on-bases streak, including a four-game hit streak to open the season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played three years of varsity ball at Kamiak High School before playing her senior season at Everett High School in Everett, Washington ... Was a two-time all-state selection ... Also a three-time all-conference and two-time all-area selection ... 2.10 career ERA with over 500 strikeouts in 282.2 innings .... In last three seasons, she struck out just 13 times while hitting near .500 in each season ... Led team to Washington State Championship Tournament as a senior.

CLUB BALL: Three-time PGF Nationals participant ... Played for the California Grapettes ... Colorado Sparkler All-American ... Led team to one appearance at the USA Softball Nationals.

GET TO KNOW JACKIE: Majoring in business ... Parents are Jim and Lisa Rookaird ... Father, Jim, played college football at the University of Washington ... Has a brother, Hudson, who spent a summer playing soccer in Europe ... Born in Everett, Washington.