2017 Tanya (Hospelhorn) Darnell
Tanya (Hospelhorn) Darnell
  • Title:
    Softball (1993-96)
  • Year:
    Class of 2017

Bio

Tanya Hospelhorn finished as one of the finest all-around players in the history of Northwood softball. More than 20 years after her career ended, Hospelhorn still holds the Northwood season records for hits (81) and runs batted in (53), as well as the career standards in hits (238), runs batted in (162) and total bases (357). In total, Hospelhorn’s name appears 27 times in the Northwood record book. For her career, Hospelhorn ranks second in runs (149), second in doubles (44), third in triples (18), eighth in home runs (13), second in stolen bases (86) and fourth in batting average (.364). A three-time All-GLIAC honoree, Hospelhorn was named First Team All-Region in her senior season. She was a key part of some of the most successful teams in program history, as Northwood averaged nearly 30 wins per season in her career.