TWIN FALLS, Idaho - Making the move to the College of Southern Idaho for the second time, Nampa native Gracie Walters is joining the Golden Eagle softball program, this time as an assistant coach.
"We are thrilled to bring Gracie back to the program as an assistant coach," said CSI head coach Nick Baumert. "She is a tremendous addition to CSI Softball because she brings energy and a competitive fire that I believe will elevate everyone around her. Beyond her spirit she brings a wealth of knowledge. Gracie has a tremendous softball mind and a deep understanding of what it takes to develop student-athletes. Having once worn this uniform herself she understands the culture and standard that CSI Softball demands and I am excited to see how her experiences can help us build."
Walters pitched for CSI from 2021 to 2023, etching her name in the Golden Eagle record books. The NJCAA All-American ended her career at CSI with the all-time record for most strikeouts per seven-inning game with 8.27, second-most shutouts with 12 and the second-most career strikeouts with 329. She holds the single-season record for lowest opponent batting average and most strikeouts per seven-inning game and stands in second for strikeouts in a season.
She led the Golden Eagles to the NJCAA National Tournament twice and was Region 18 Player of the Year and Region 18 Tournament MVP in 2023.
From CSI, Walters pitched for Portland State. During her three years there she threw the only no-hitter for the Vikings in the last decade.
Prior to playing for the Golden Eagles, Walters was an Idaho standout. The Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year helped Ridgevue High School to state runner-up finishes twice and was SIC Player of the Year and Idaho Press Tribune Player of the Year once.
"I am so excited for this next step of giving back to the game that gave me so much and to give back to the program that made me the athlete I am," Walters said. "I can't wait to work next to Coach B with this amazing group of women. Go Eags!"
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