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Softball year in review: Lindsey Garcia

The Auburn Tigers’ wonderful season came to a close during the Clemson Regional last weekend, as Auburn fell to the hosts, 5-1 in game seven of an exciting regional.

The season ended with a 43-19 record, which is the most wins for an Auburn team since Mickey Dean took over the program prior to the 2018 season. The Tigers also went 15-9 in SEC play to finish as the No. 3 team, behind just Tennessee and Georgia.

As the season ends, it is now time to reflect on the year that was. Next up in our series is senior, Lindsey Garcia. Garcia started 159 games in four years on the Plains before entering the transfer portal ahead of Auburn’s run in the Clemson Regional.

The outfielder is coming off her best season yet, she started 61 games for the Tigers and set or tied several career bests at the plate.

Here’s a look back at the season that was for senior, Lindsey Garcia.

Batting Average: .280

Grayson Belanger/Auburn Tigers

Grayson Belanger/Auburn Tigers

Garcia had another great season at the plate and it started with a .280 batting average, the second-best mark of her career. She was well ahead of her freshman (.263) and sophomore (.236) year performances but was just behind her career-best junior season of .285.

Games Played: 61

Jacob Taylor/AU Athletics

Jacob Taylor/AU Athletics

Garcia was once again a rock in the lineup, starting 61 games for the Tigers to set a new career best. She started 56 games last season and appeared in all but two games over the past two seasons. The Coral Springs, Florida native played in 181 games and made 159 starts in her four years at Auburn.

Hits: 45

Jamie Holt/Auburn Tigers

Jamie Holt/Auburn Tigers

For the second-straight season, Garcia ended the year with 45 hits, giving her 120 in her career. Her 45 hits included nine doubles, a new career best and tied for the most on the team.

Home Runs: 10

Grayson Belanger/Auburn Tigers

Grayson Belanger/Auburn Tigers

After coming close last season, Garcia was able to hit 10 home runs this season, her first time hitting double-digit home runs as she finished second on the team behind only Bri Ellis. Garcia has now hit 24 home runs and has a career slugging percentage of .486.

RBI: 43

Jacob Taylor/AU Athletics

Jacob Taylor/AU Athletics

Garcia recorded a career-best 43 RBI on the season to finish with the second most of any Tiger. She blew past her previous best of 32 she set last season and now has 94 in her career.

Fielding Percentage: .956

Garcia was once again rock-solid in the outfield, making just two errors to go with one outfield assist and 42 putouts. She now has a career .940 fielding percentage and made 117 putouts with 24 assists and nine errors.

Story originally appeared on Auburn Wire