Brooke hits for power and also makes consistent contact, consistently posting very high on-base percentages.  She has mostly hit in the number-three spot in the lineup.

Shortstop has been her primary position, but she can easily slot in at second base and third base, as well.  She also played catcher in high school.  The velocity on her throws across the infield ranges in the low 70s (mph).  She has very good speed, having gone from home plate to first base in as little as 2.8 seconds and from home plate around the bases in as little as 11.4 seconds.

Brooke is a high-energy, vocal leader while also leading by example.  She is the type who works very hard on and off the field.   “ I’m always looking to put in more work, either on my own or with teammates,” she says. “I hold myself to high standards as well as my teammates. I’m not afraid of hard work or pushing myself and others to be better.”

She continues to work out and train on a regular basis to stay in top condition, and she is also serving as an assistant coach at the collegiate level.  She would be interested in helping a team’s coaching staff, should the opportunity arise.

Career Highlights

• Experience at junior-college and NCAA Division II levels in the U.S.

• NATIONAL HONORS

  • 2022 – NFCA All-America (Third Team)

  • 2021 – NFCA National Player of the Week (Feb. 10)

• REGION HONORS

  • 2022 – NFCA All-Region (First Team)

  • 2021 – NFCA All-South Central Region (First Team)

• CONFERENCE HONORS

  • 2022 – All-Lone Star Conference Team (First Team)

  • 2022 – Lone Star Conference Team Golden Glove Selection

  • 2021-22 – Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring)

  • 2021 – All-Lone Star Conference Team (First Team)

  • 2020-21 – Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring)

• Four-Year Slash Lines

  • .402/474/.750

  • .352/.471/.535

  • .391/.468/.688

  • .347/389/.653

• 42 percent of hits at NCAA Division II level were for extra bases

Overseas Goals

Brooke wants to continue her playing career and also experience overseas environments: “I want to pursue a professional softball career and see where it takes me. I would like to travel overseas, broaden my knowledge of the game and continue to improve my skills.”

Articles/Recognitions

LCU Chaparrals: Taylor Franco and Brooke Makemson claim All-America honors
LCU Chaparrals: NFCA All-Region Team
Lone Star Conference: All-Region Team
Lone Star Conference: 2021 All-Conference Team
LCU Chaparrals: Brooke Makemson, Top Performer
LCU Chaparrals: Brooke Makemson, Louisville Slugger/NFCA Player of the Week
Lone Star Conference: Brooke Makemson, Conference Hitter of the Week
NFCA: Brooke Makemson, NFCA D2 Player of the Week 2021

Videos

“The Lady Chaps open the game with a 4-run inning, highlighted by Brooke Makemson’s second triple of the day”

“Adios softball!!! Brooke Makemson, against the 25mph wind, hits a solo shot!”

“Brooke Makemson with a two-run home run for her fifth home run of the season”

“Brooke Makemson plates a pair with a two-out two-run single”

“Makemson hit .692 with 4-homeruns and 13 RBI in her 13 at-bats over the 4-game weekend”

“NINER NINER!… LCU with a 9-3 lead after a two-run home run from Brooke Makemson”