Career Summary
Lauren Bell was a four-year starter in the infield for BYU, playing both shortstop and second base. She was a two-time WCC Defensive Player of the Year (2016-17) and All-WCC First Team in 2016 and 2014. Bell finishes her career in the record books eighth in at bats (648), eighth in runs (146) and ninth in hits (218). In addition to her success on the field, she received academic honors all four years. Each year, she helped her team win the WCC championship and advance to NCAA Regionals. In her senior season, she was part of one of the most successful season in program history, sitting in the top 25 for 12 weeks of the season, the most in BYU history. She was also part of the record-breaking 22-game win streak in 2017.
Personal
- Daughter of Darrin and Lisa
- Born in Murray, Utah
- Has a brother Taylor and her twin Cameron
- Majoring in exercise science
- Recruited by University of Utah, University of Washington, Sacramento State, Utah Valley, Dixie State, College of Chaleston South Carolina, University of South Carolina Upstate and Kansas
Before BYU
- 2013 4A second team all-state selection by the Deseret News
- Led her team to the third round of the state playoffs in 2012 with a .450 batting average and 31 scored runs
- 2012 4A first team all-state selection by the Deseret News
- Named 2013 academic all-state in basketball and softball
- Played for the Salt Lake Pegasus