Local Softball Standout Ends Successful Peace College Career with Jersey Retirement

Raleigh, NC – Lauren Pleasant (Raleigh, NC/Garner High) ended a very successful softball career at Peace College by having her #17 jersey retired at the Peace College Athletic Banquet on April 22, 2007.

Pleasant is the first softball player in the history of the program to have her jersey retired. Over the past fours seasons, Pleasant broke several Peace records including total career at bats, ending her career with 462. Pleasant also holds career records in strike-outs with 424, innings pitched with 476.2, pitching wins with 45, shut-outs with 15 and career ERA at 2.33. Pleasant was named USA South Rookie of the Year in 2004, All-Conference first team in 2005 & 2006, and All-Conference second team and honorable mention in 2007. She was also named to the NFCA All-Atlantic Region teams in 2005 & 2006. Although Pleasant will never compete as a Pacer again, her memory will always hang on the outfield fence and on the club house wall of our softball facility, Wachovia Athletic Park.