
Lauren Marsicek brings glove-first value with sneaky pop for Indiana State
Marsicek looks like a high-floor infield piece for Indiana State: in 2025 she earned MVC All-Defensive Team honors after handling 146 chances at third base with 48 putouts, 87 assists and a .925 fielding percentage, and in the 2026 preseason the Sycamores said she had started every game while leading returning hitters with a .292 average and 40 hits. That combo of steady defense, everyday reliability and enough bat-to-ball ability to keep innings alive makes her a strong fit for a team that wants toughness, consistency and a player who won’t beat herself.



