Maranda Runco is Villanova’s power bat and two-way spark
In the 2025 season, Maranda Runco became Villanova’s lineup engine, setting the program’s single-season home run record with 20 while leading the Wildcats in RBI (48), slugging (.829), and total bases (126); she followed that with a second straight All-BIG EAST First Team nod in 2026. Her appeal is simple: real right-handed pop from the middle of the order, plus enough pitching utility to keep her on the field in multiple roles. She looks like a fit for teams that value impact offense, edge, and a player who keeps showing up on the big stages.
