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Jersey Number 1
Kinleigh Russell
- Position:
- Catcher, Infield
- Height:
- 5-4
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- South Warren
- Hometown:
- Bowling Green, Ky.
Coach Gajewski on Russell: "Kinleigh is a speedy athlete who hits from the left side and can play anywhere on the field, including catcher. She'll be very valuable to the team with her versatility, and we're excited to get her here."
High School: A three-star prospect according to On3/Rivals … Five-year letterwinner at South Warren under coach Kelly Reynolds ... Career .497 hitter with a .562 on-base percentage, 230 hits, 61 doubles and 21 triples … Three-time all-district tournament performer and two-time all-region and all-region tournament honoree … Named to the all-state team in 2025 … Helped lead South Warren to a 45-0 record in 2026, capped off by an 8-0 win over Bullitt East in the 2026 KHSAA State Championship ... Was also instrumental in her team's run to five district championships, four region championships and a trio of state semifinal appearances … Played club ball for Fury Platinum X and batted .439 with a 1.144 OPS, earning an Alliance All-Star selection ... Helped her team to win the Scenic City Top 25 Tournament and secure a bronze medal at the Alliance 18U Tier 1 event.
Personal: Daughter of Jenny and Chris Russell … Has one sibling, Carson … Enjoys reading and weightlifting in her spare time … Plans to join the FCA ... Majoring in secondary education.
High School: A three-star prospect according to On3/Rivals … Five-year letterwinner at South Warren under coach Kelly Reynolds ... Career .497 hitter with a .562 on-base percentage, 230 hits, 61 doubles and 21 triples … Three-time all-district tournament performer and two-time all-region and all-region tournament honoree … Named to the all-state team in 2025 … Helped lead South Warren to a 45-0 record in 2026, capped off by an 8-0 win over Bullitt East in the 2026 KHSAA State Championship ... Was also instrumental in her team's run to five district championships, four region championships and a trio of state semifinal appearances … Played club ball for Fury Platinum X and batted .439 with a 1.144 OPS, earning an Alliance All-Star selection ... Helped her team to win the Scenic City Top 25 Tournament and secure a bronze medal at the Alliance 18U Tier 1 event.
Personal: Daughter of Jenny and Chris Russell … Has one sibling, Carson … Enjoys reading and weightlifting in her spare time … Plans to join the FCA ... Majoring in secondary education.
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