Kelly-Kretschman
NATIONAL TEAM EXPERIENCE: Played for the USA National Team, won an Olympic Gold Medal (2004), won an Olympic Silver Medal (2008), won a Gold Medal at the Canada Cup (2003), won Gold at the World Cup (2007), won Silver at the World Cup (2005), won Gold at the Pan American Games (2007).
COLLEGE: Graduated from the University of Alabama in 2001, All-College World Series Team (2000), Honda Award nominee, 3-time 1st Team All SEC, 4-time NFCA All-American, led the NCAA with 25 HR in her Freshman season (1998).
2015 Season: Named NPF Player of the Year for the first time in her seasoned career and made the All-NPF team for the fourth time. Kretschman enjoyed her best professional season hitting .338 with 7 home runs, 22 RBIs, and swiping a perfect 10-10 stolen bases. She ranked in the top five for eight offensive categories including 2nd in stolen bases, total bases, and sac flies, 3rd in total hits, 4th in batting average, slugging percentage, and runs scored, and tied for 5th in home runs. Kretschman started 46 of 48 games and was the Pride’s most consistent offensive threat throughout the season.
