Record-Setting Strikeout Artist Bringing Elite Command to Eastern Illinois
Grace Lemke arrived at Eastern Illinois after one of the most dominant prep pitching runs in Illinois history, finishing her high school career with 1,165 strikeouts and ranking first in the state and third nationally in career Ks. In her senior season, she went 18-9 with a 0.57 ERA and 416 strikeouts, showing the kind of bat-missing stuff that travels well to college ball. Beyond the numbers, she’s a proven workload horse with big-game poise, a high-intensity circle presence, and the competitive edge to anchor a staff if she’s looking like her usual self.
