Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (AZ)

2019 (Junior):

• ERAU Dean's List
• Daktronics NAIA Scholar Athlete
• Primarily used as a pinch hitter, saw action in 28 games but started 17
• Hit .156 in 45 at bats with seven hits, a 2B, a 3B, a HR
• Held the highest fielding percentage for the Eagles (.983)

2018 (Sophomore):

• Saw limited action in nine games with two starts

2017 (Freshman):

• Embry-Riddle Dean's List
• Played in 20 games and started 14
• .275 BA on 40 AB's with a .471 SLG%
• 11 Hits, 4 Runs, 2 RBI's
• Fielding% .970

High School:

• Graduate of University High School in Tucson, Arizona
• 2016 DII Section II honorable mention
• 2015 Scholar-athlete
• 2015 Hayden HS Tournament- All-Tournament Team
• 2015 Southern AZ Division 2 Softball All-Star 2nd Team
• 2015 Spring All Division All-Stars Honorable Mention
• 2015 DII Section II Softball Honorable Mention
• AP Scholar with honors
• AZ state top 10% mathematics competition
• Volunteer for the Youth Leadership Project, Intermountain Academy, UMC Diamond Children's Hospital, Books for Bangladesh
• Secretary of hte Interact Club

Personal:

• Full Name is Makenzie Jo Rod
• Born May 19, 1998 in Tucson, Arizona
• Daughter of Amy and Chris Rod
• Makenzie has one brother Braxton
• Academic Major: Forensic Biology
• Favorite Book: Orange is the New Black
• Favorite Movie: Savages
• Hobbies include: Watching Dancing with the Stars and learning about Art History
• Person Who Inspires Me Most: Leah O'brien Amico
• Interesting Off the Field Story About Me: Before I chose my degree, I helped with an autopsy to make sure I could stomach it before I became a forensic pathologist.
• I Chose to Attend ERAU Because "My brother attends ERAU and I loved the way the student body feels like a community"