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2009 — Started in all 53 games ranking third on team in runs batted in (18) and stolen base percentage (.800; 4-5)...was fourth on team in runs scored (20) and hits (41), ranked second in doubles (9) while batting .243...fielding percentage (.978) was third on team...selected to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VII first team...named to Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete first team.

2008 — Played in 44 games, making 22 starts...scored 11 runs while driving in four runs...successful in two stolen base attempts.

2007 — Started in 38 of 44 games played...led all Drake newcomers with a .248 average, while recording 27 hits and nine runs, which was second-best among newcomers.

Prep — Helped lead Iowa City West High School to conference championships as junior and senior...named first team all conference during junior and senior years...named third team all-state as a junior and senior, while batting over .400 both seasons...also lettered in cross country and track.

Personal — Biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major...recipient of Drake Presidential Scholarship...awarded the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 MVC Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award...named to Dean's List in 2008-09...daughter of Richard and Kolleen Shields...born Bridget Erin Shields on May 6, 1988 in Iowa City, Iowa.