Caroline Jacobsen

Personal: Jacobsen graduated from Duke with a degree in political science and is currently pursuing a master's degree in business administration at Clemson. She is the daughter of Krist and Kathy Jacobsen and has two brothers. Growing up, Jacobsen also played soccer. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as watching TV shows and movies. Her walk-up song is “Scuse Me” by Lizzo.

Other Professional Experience: Jacobsen was selected as the No. 20 overall pick in the 2023 Women’s Professional Fastpitch Draft by the USSSA Pride. 

At Clemson: Jacobsen spent the 2023 season at Clemson after playing four years at Duke University. She started in 238 out of 252 games between the two schools and compiled a career batting average of .298. She hit 45 home runs, with 166 runs batted in, and collected 195 hits, including 46 doubles and three triples. Jacobsen started in all 61 games and helped lead the Tigers to a berth in the NCAA Super Regionals. She finished her lone season at Clemson with a .309 batting average, contributing 12 home runs and 50 runs batted in. Jacobsen earned Third-Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors and was named a Third-Team Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators. 

At Duke: Jacobsen piloted Duke University to the 2021 ACC Championship and two NCAA Tournament appearances. She ended her Duke career as the all-time leader with 24 home runs and had a .533 slugging percentage, which ranks second in school history. Jacobsen also set a Duke single-season record with 22 walks in the 2021 season and hit two home runs in a game three times, a feat only accomplished by four players in Duke history.