#18 | Mary Beth Bourne | IF | R/R | Sr. | Joplin, Mo.

2009 – Bourne made two starts and appeared in 12 games for Park in the infield…Her two starts came on the road at William Woods on Apr. 25…One of her two hits of the year came in the series against William Woods…Bourne had a single and a walk against the Owls…Bourne’s other base hit also came on the road on Apr. 10 at the College of Saint Mary.

2008 – Sat out the 2008 season to fulfill redshirt requirements.

2007 - Hit .333 with four home runs and a .500 slugging percentage…Registered 144 at bats and crossed the plate 29 times...Drew 15 walks for Park in ’07 as well…Went 4-for-4 against Stephens College on March 10, driving in two runs and two doubles on the day…Also went 4-for-4 against Oklahoma Wesleyan on March 28, with three doubles…For her fabulous 2007 season, Bourne was named to the MCAC Second-Team.

PERSONAL - Mary Beth Bourne is the daughter of Tim and Amy Bourne and was born in Joplin, Mo…Has two sisters, Lindsey (20) and Meg (20)…Also recruited by Maple Woods Community College and Crowder Community College…Nicknamed “Jop”, also enjoys playing the guitar…Attended Joplin High School where she earned four conference championships and one district championship in softball…Also a member of the honor roll…An Athletic Training major…Played for the Tulsa Outrage and Oklahoma Mavericks softball teams.