Trista Cox wrapping up phenomenal offensive season for CMU
Junior third baseman Trista Cox is close to finishing up a memorable season at the plate for Central Michigan softball.
With four games remaining on the schedule, Cox is not showing any signs of slowing down. Going into a double-header against Ball State today, Cox has played in 47 games and has a .340 batting average on the season.
That number is best on the team and has head coach, Margo Jonker pleased with her third baseman's consistency.
“I'm really proud of how she's been attacking the ball,” Jonker said. "She's been helping the team a lot with her offensive production and she's worked hard on her swing throughout the season."
Jonker said Cox has been important to the team’s overall success this season.
CMU is currently 9-7 in the Mid-American Conference sitting just behined Ball State (9-3).
The Chippewas and Cardinals square off today in Munice, Ind.
“We have to play Chippewa softball,” Cox said. "It doesn't matter who is on the other side of the field or what their record is. We just have to focus on ourselves and play the game we need to play."
The Indianapolis-native is leading the Chippewas in the majority of the team’s offense categories this year. Cox got on a roll in February and has not looked back ever since.
She is among the top of her team in hits, RBIs, home runs and total bases.
Cox's timely hitting has helped spark game-winning rallies. Her clutch hits have been contagious throughout the lineup.
Cox is fourth in the MAC in total bases with 91 and is tied for fifth in the conference with 10 homers. Her offensive production has kept the Chippewas in the hunt for a prime seed in the fast-approaching conference tournament.
"It's just great knowing that I can help the team in any way possible," Cox said. "I've learned a lot on this team and it's been fun playing with everybody on the team too."
Jonker said the leadership status Cox has attained is well deserved.
"All of the extra work that she's been putting in has worked off."
