SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara softball head coach Lisa Mize has signed three NLI's for the 2015 season. Kelsie Barnard, a catcher and middle infielder from San Mateo, Calif. attended Saint Ignatius College Prep.
"I chose Santa Clara because it allows me to combine my desire to learn with my passion to play softball," said Barnard. "The welcoming community at SCU makes me feel at home and among friends. Also, having attended a Jesuit high school, Santa Clara provides me the opportunity to continue my education in the Jesuit tradition."
"Kelsie is softball savvy and impressive behind the plate in the catcher position," said Mize. "She is a natural leader on the field and a gap to gap hitter offensively. We can't wait for Kelsie to put on a Santa Clara uniform!"
Barnard's overall batting average is .370, her slugging percentage is .575, and she has tallied 30 RBIs. As a junior Barnard made the WCAL First Team All-League and was named the St. Ignatius Offensive Player of the Year. Her freshman year she made the WCAL Second Team All- League.
Barnard was also a player on the San Jose Lady Sharks 16U Elite. Her team attended the 2014 PGF Qualifier and placed fifth at ASA Nationals in 2013.
She is a member of her high school's Service Club and Insignis. She is a National High School Scholar and was placed on the Dean's List all four years.
In her spare time Barnard enjoys reading, ultimate Frisbee, and eating.
