Lori Swanson (2017) - Janet E. and Barry C. Burkholder Athletics Hall of Fame

Lori Swanson

Induction:
2017
Class:
2001

Swanson was one of the best pitchers in Drexel softball history. A first team All-America East Conference selection in 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2001, Swanson was named the AEC Rookie of the Year in 1997, the AEC Pitcher of the Year in 1999 and AEC Scholar-Athlete in 2001. She holds the school record for strikeouts in a game, in a season and in a career. Swanson's 11 shutouts in one year tied the school mark. She also stands in the top four in career wins (58), ERA (1.52), complete games (79), shutouts (28) and no-hitters (3). She picked up additional honors along the way, including Verizon Academic All-America Third Team in 2001, Verizon Academic All-District II First Team in 1999, 2000 and 2001, NFCA Second Team All-Region in 2001, NAC/AEC All-Championship Team in 1997, 1999 and 2001 and ECAC Division I All-Star Honorable Mention in 2001.
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