Janelle Ilacqua is Michigan's ‘best infielder’

Janelle Ilacqua is Michigan's ‘best infielder’

Janelle Ilacqua is not a starter. In fact, with just seven at-bats throughout the season, she doesn’t even make a consistent appearance at the plate. However, Ilacqua still plays a crucial role on the Michigan softball team as the team’s “best infielder” — at least according to Wolverines coach Bonnie Tholl.   The junior tends to enter mid-game at second base when Michigan needs to generate some defensive momentum. She replaces junior second bas…