Wayne State University Athletics

Softball 9/29/2026 9:29:00 AM Samantha Friedbauer, WSU Athletics Development Officer

Softball Program to Host Annual Home Run Derby Fundraiser

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University softball program is stepping up to the plate for its annual Home Run Derby on Friday, Oct. 23, at Gary L. Bryce Field starting at 6 PM.

This year's Warriors will compete in three teams, with donors helping their favorite student-athletes earn an advantage at the plate. Each student-athlete begins with 10 swings. For every $20 raised above their individual goal, they'll earn an additional ball — and if that ball leaves the park, it counts as two home runs toward their team's total.

Your support goes beyond the competition. Gifts to Wayne State Softball help provide resources for team travel, including hotels, transportation and meals, as well as uniforms, equipment and team-building experiences.

Choose your favorite team and help the Warriors knock their fundraising goal out of the park!

How the competition works:

Donors may support any Home Run Derby team and designate their gift in honor of a specific student-athlete during checkout.

The Bomb Squad -- Abby Barnes, Ellery Garver, Sydney Long, Mia Hool, Brooke Bunch, Mary Gugala, Ally Turkowski

Team Dingers After Dark -- Molly Hool, Lexi Mielke, Kate DeWitt, Julia Sandles, Ella Vinco, Addison Cosgrove, Abby Curtis

Long Ball Legends -- Hunter Near, Elly Koopman, Madi Treat, Reese Dunny, Marin McCullough, Kyra Shadduck

Donate to help your favorite team gain more pitches!

$5 = one swing
$20 = five swings

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Players Mentioned

#14 Abby Barnes: C/LF; 5' 7"; Junior; R/R

#5 Brooke Bunch: RF; 5' 6"; Sophomore; R/R

#13 Addison Cosgrove: C/UT; 5' 4"; Sophomore; R/R

#17 Abby Curtis: P; 5' 8"; Freshman; R/R

#20 Kate DeWitt: 3B; 5' 6"; Junior; R/R

#2 Reese Dunny: OF; 5' 5"; Freshman; R/R

#7 Ellery Garver: OF/SS; 5' 6"; Sophomore; L/R

#15 Mary Gugala: P; 5' 6"; Freshman; L/R

#1 Mia Hool: CF; 5' 5"; Senior; R/R

#3 Molly Hool: 1B/C; 5' 5"; Senior; R/R

Players Mentioned

#14 Abby Barnes
: 5' 7"; Junior; R/R
: C/LF

#5 Brooke Bunch
: 5' 6"; Sophomore; R/R
: RF

#13 Addison Cosgrove
: 5' 4"; Sophomore; R/R
: C/UT

#17 Abby Curtis
: 5' 8"; Freshman; R/R
: P

#20 Kate DeWitt
: 5' 6"; Junior; R/R
: 3B

#2 Reese Dunny
: 5' 5"; Freshman; R/R
: OF

#7 Ellery Garver
: 5' 6"; Sophomore; L/R
: OF/SS

#15 Mary Gugala
: 5' 6"; Freshman; L/R
: P

#1 Mia Hool
: 5' 5"; Senior; R/R
: CF

#3 Molly Hool
: 5' 5"; Senior; R/R
: 1B/C