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Kadence Stafford
Career Highs:
- Runs: 1 | Six times, last at Iowa State (4/6/24)
- Walks: 1 | Three times, last vs. Oklahoma (3/30/24)
2024 (Freshman)
Appeared in 30 games, the most out of the freshman class, primarily as a pinch runner … Had two at-bats and two assists against Illinois (Feb. 16) … Contributed two putouts versus Belmont (March 2) … Produced a total of six runs.
High school/Club
Earned 6A All-State honors her senior season (2023) … In 2023, Stafford hit .400 with 1.313 OPS, seven home runs, 29 RBI, 47 runs and added 26 stolen bases … Helped lead her team to a third-place finish in the state tournament (6A) … Helped lead her team to back-to-back state championships in 2021 and 2022 … Named the 6A Newcomer of the Year in 2021 … Recognized by Extra Inning Softball as one of the best 60 players in the country in the 2023 class … She was also ranked in the Extra Innings Softball rankings, coming in at 97th in their annual Extra Elite 100 rankings.
Personal
Daughter of Michael and Laurie Stafford … Has one sister, Karlie