2026 Softball Roster

Kaire Umoja
Kaire Umoja
Dustin Merill, Fairmont State University Photography

8 Bella Hess

  • Position OF
  • Height 5-7
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Washington, Pa.

Biography

As A Senior (2026)
  • MEC Defensive Player of the Year
  • NFCA All-Atlantic Region Second Team.
  • Named First Team All-MEC
  • Led the team with 68 hits, 52 runs scored, 32 walks, 35 stolen bases and 4 triples; added 19 RBIs, 5 doubles, 79 putouts and 6 assists.
  •  Recorded a season-high 4 putouts at Barton on Feb. 13 and at Glenville State on April 18.
  • Stole a season-high 3 bases vs. Wheeling University on April 3.
  • Collected a season-high 5 hits and scored a season-high 4 runs at Frostburg State on April 22, adding a double and an RBI.
  • Drove in a season-high 4 runs vs. West Virginia State on May 6 on 3 hits.
As A Junior (2025)
  • Earned D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award
  • Named Academic All-MEC
  • Named First Team All-MEC
  • Appeared in 56 games, starting each one.
  • Achieved a batting average of .343 with 60 hits in 175 at-bats.
  • Scored 54 runs and contributed 12 RBIs throughout the season.
  • Secured 33 walks, helping to achieve an on-base percentage of .452.
  • Successfully stole 52 bases, showcasing speed and agility.
  • Recorded a fielding percentage of .986 with 72 putouts and 1 assist.
As A Sophomore (2024)
  • Lead the Falcon's offense in the leadoff spot - posting a .421 batting average
  • Played in 49 games with 48 starts
  • Led the team in hits this season with 61
  • Bella was 31-34 on the base paths
  • Collect All Mountain East Conference Second Team honors after her 2024 campaign
As A Freshman (2023)
  • Played in 24 games with 10 starts for the Falcons
  • Posted a .273 batting average over the season
Before Fairmont State
  • Three-time First Team All-State (2019, 2021, 2022)
  • Four-time member of the Honor Roll
Personal
  • Daughter of Erin and Chad Hess

Statistics

Season:
2026

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 8

    2023Freshman

    OF
    5'7"
    8
  • 8

    2024Sophomore

    OF
    5'7"
    8
  • 8

    2025Junior

    OF
    5'7"
    8
  • 8

    2026Senior

    OF
    5'7"
    8