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Michelle Forsberg was one of the greatest softball players ever to put on a Nebraska Wesleyan uniform. Today, the power-hitting third baseman from Lincoln East still dominates many categories in the NWU record books.
Forsberg hit five home runs as a senior to establish a new single-season record at that time and finished her career with 13 round trippers, a mark which still sits atop Nebraska Wesleyan’s all-time charts. Along with her ability to hit the long ball came Forsberg’s knack for getting her teammates across the plate. She also holds the record for most career runs batted in with 104 and career sacrifice flies.
In addition, Forsberg finished her career ranked second in games played (139), hits (162), runs (92), doubles (22), triples (12) and fielding assists (313). Her career batting average of .363 still ranks fourth in Nebraska Wesleyan history, and she also remains among the all-time leaders in stolen bases at NWU with 20.
Forsberg’s accomplishments earned her NAIA All-District 11 and All-Nebraska/Iowa Athletic Conference (NIAC) honors in each of her four seasons, and her individual success helped the team reach new heights. The Plainswomen were NAIA District 11 Runners-up in 1992 and 1993, and as a junior in 1994, Forsberg helped Nebraska Wesleyan to its best overall record (24-19) and most wins, marks which stood until 2004.
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