2024 Softball Roster
Winkler, Madison "Pickle"
Jersey Number 6
Madison "Pickle" Winkler
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Christian County
- Hometown:
- Crofton, Ky.
Bio
As a sophomore (2024):
• Played in 46 games with two starts in the outfield
• Tallied nine runs
• Went 5-for-6 in stolen bases
• Got the start in centerfield and scored the game-winning run in the 9-0 win at Pitt to help the Cardinals clinch the series
• Delivered an RBI single and scored a run in the 12-4 win over Seton Hall (2/16)
• Scored a run in the 2-1 won at FAU (2/15)
• Named to the All-ACC Academic Team and Honor Roll
As a freshman (2023):
• Played in 44 games with 19 starts in the outfield
• Scored 17 runs and drove in five and went 3-for-3 in stolen bases
• Went 2-for-3 with two runs in the 6-2 win over Notre Dame (4/8).
• Had a hit in the 7-4 loss at No. 16/16 Kentucky (3/29)
• Had a sacrifice fly to tie the game against NC State at 2-2, scored the game-winning run in the ninth inning to help Louisville complete the series sweep (3/26).
• Scored her first career run in the 2-1 loss to Illinois (2/18)
• Named to the All-ACC Academic Team and ACC Academic Honor Roll
• Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete
High School/Travel:
• Played for Christian County High School and the Louisville Lady Sluggers
• Named All-Region, All-State Honorable Mention, and East West All-Star
• Two-time All-District selection
• Posted a .543 batting average and a .647 on-base percentage her junior year
• Led her team with 57 hits, scoring 50 runs and producing 40 RBIs
• Set a school record, going 45-of-48 in stolen bases
• Helped travel team to Triple Crown Fireworks 18U TV Challenge Championship in 2019 and the Southeastern Fastpitch League Fall Championship in 2020
• Named two-time Extra Innings All-American and is ranked No. 62 in the Extra Elite 100
Personal:
• Full name is Madison Winkler
• Nickname is Pickle
• Birthday is December 12
• Daughter of Heather Winkler and Wil Winkler II
• Has three older siblings
• Majoring in business administration
• Hobbies include playing with her dog and shopping
• Played in 46 games with two starts in the outfield
• Tallied nine runs
• Went 5-for-6 in stolen bases
• Got the start in centerfield and scored the game-winning run in the 9-0 win at Pitt to help the Cardinals clinch the series
• Delivered an RBI single and scored a run in the 12-4 win over Seton Hall (2/16)
• Scored a run in the 2-1 won at FAU (2/15)
• Named to the All-ACC Academic Team and Honor Roll
As a freshman (2023):
• Played in 44 games with 19 starts in the outfield
• Scored 17 runs and drove in five and went 3-for-3 in stolen bases
• Went 2-for-3 with two runs in the 6-2 win over Notre Dame (4/8).
• Had a hit in the 7-4 loss at No. 16/16 Kentucky (3/29)
• Had a sacrifice fly to tie the game against NC State at 2-2, scored the game-winning run in the ninth inning to help Louisville complete the series sweep (3/26).
• Scored her first career run in the 2-1 loss to Illinois (2/18)
• Named to the All-ACC Academic Team and ACC Academic Honor Roll
• Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete
High School/Travel:
• Played for Christian County High School and the Louisville Lady Sluggers
• Named All-Region, All-State Honorable Mention, and East West All-Star
• Two-time All-District selection
• Posted a .543 batting average and a .647 on-base percentage her junior year
• Led her team with 57 hits, scoring 50 runs and producing 40 RBIs
• Set a school record, going 45-of-48 in stolen bases
• Helped travel team to Triple Crown Fireworks 18U TV Challenge Championship in 2019 and the Southeastern Fastpitch League Fall Championship in 2020
• Named two-time Extra Innings All-American and is ranked No. 62 in the Extra Elite 100
Personal:
• Full name is Madison Winkler
• Nickname is Pickle
• Birthday is December 12
• Daughter of Heather Winkler and Wil Winkler II
• Has three older siblings
• Majoring in business administration
• Hobbies include playing with her dog and shopping
Highlights: Louisville SB vs. No. 18 Florida State (Gm. 1)
Thursday, July 11
Highlights: Louisville SB at Boston College
Sunday, May 05
SB: Daisy Hess and Sam Booe Postgame vs. #22/21 Clemson
Saturday, April 27
Highlights: Louisville SB vs. No. 22/21 Clemson (Gm. 2)
Saturday, April 27
