DePaul’s Dual-Threat Junior RHP with Elite Batting and Pitching Intensity
Lydia Ettema, a 5'6" junior at DePaul, stands out as a rare dual-threat RHP who combines a 2026 batting average of .270 with a pitching staff ERA of 2.18 that leads the BIG EAST. Her differentiator isn’t just stats—it’s her relentless intensity: she made 43 starts in 49 games, drove in five runs off two homers against Gardner-Webb, and knocks base hits up the middle under pressure. With no known injury history and a personality described as “Blue Grit”-driven, Ettema is a high-fit, battle-tested athlete who elevates team morale and performance in tight games.
