Ferris State University Softball

#8 - Kayle Stevenson

	*Class:* Junior
	*Hometown:* Holland, Mich.
	*High School (College):* West Ottawa (Hillsdale)

	*Bats/Throws:* Left/Left
	*Height:* 5-5
	*Position:* Pitcher/First Base

2008 Season (Redshirt Sophomore): Game-By-Game Statistics . . . A National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Scholar-Athlete selection . . . Received GLIAC All-Academic Team laurels . . . A FSU Dean's Academic Award recipient . . . Participated in 28 contests, which included 18 starting assignments . . . Received eight starts in right field along with six apiece as a pitcher and as a designated player . . . Recorded her two hits for the season in a league shutout decision against Lake Superior State (4/19) with a RBI double and a RBI single in as many at bats . . . Registered two putouts and had an assist versus C.W. Post (3/12) at the Florida Rebel Spring Tournament . . . Placed third among FSU's pitching leaders in wins (three), earned run average (1.78), innings pitched (39.1), and strikeouts (44) . . . Fanned seven hitters and allowed four hits over six innings in Bulldog debut against Shippensburg (3/9) in a Florida Rebel Spring Tourney contest . . . Tossed a two hitter with a season-best eight strikeouts in a non-league home win over Cornerstone (4/7) . . . Picked up a win as a starter by scattering one hit and striking out three in three frames versus Lake Superior State (4/19) . . . Threw three innings in relief against Hillsdale (4/26) with four strikeouts in three innings to earn the victory . . . Netted four strikeouts in a game on three occasions -- at Mercyhurst (3/30), versus Lake Superior State (4/19), and against Hillsdale (4/26) in regular-season finale.

2007 Season (Sophomore): Redshirted . . . Sat out entire campaign due to NCAA transfer rules . . . Has three years of eligibility remaining.

2006 Season (Freshman): Played at fellow GLIAC-member institution Hillsdale (Mich.) College . . . Made 13 appearances, which included 11 starts, to go with seven complete-game performances . . . Compiled a 4-5 pitching mark with a 4.35 ERA in 72.1 innings . . . Registered a team second-best 49 strikeouts while allowing 92 hits, 60 runs, 45 earned runs, and 24 extra-base hits . . . Earned first collegiate victory by tossing a four-hitter while striking out a season-high tying six batters in a complete-game eight-inning 4-3 league victory at Gannon (4/9) . . . Collected her second win at Saginaw Valley State (4/13) on a six-hitter in six innings of work . . . Fired a three-hit shutout in a 2-0 non-league decision over Indianapolis (4/23) . . . Fanned a season-best tying six batters in a complete-game loss to Grand Valley State (4/28) . . . Scattered 11 hits in seven innings to go with three strikeouts in a 7-4 conference decision over Ferris State (4/29) . . . Had five hits in 13 at bats with three runs scored and three RBIs . . . Belted a two-run home run and singled in game two non-league victory at Kalamazoo (4/17) . . . Went 3-for-3, which included a double, at the plate with a RBI and run scored versus Ferris State (4/29) in her final game.

High School: Three-time (2003-05) All-Ottawa-Kent (O.K.) Red Conference selection at West Ottawa High in Holland, Mich. . . . Coached by Amy Nichols . . . A 2005 graduate . . . Achieved all-region honors and team Most Valuable Player accolades twice (2004-05) . . . Recognized as the West Ottawa Athlete of the Year and the Holland Sentinel Area Player of the Year as a senior in 2005 . . . A three-time (2003-05) all-district pick . . . Went 15-7 in the pitching circle her senior year with a .078 ERA in 135.0 innings . . . Pitched four shutouts and racked up 216 strikeouts in leading team to a 2005 conference title . . . Hit for a .293 average with 22 hits in 26 games . . . Recorded 12 RBIs, 10 stolen bases, and scored 21 runs in final prep campaign . . . Posted a 15-6 pitching mark and a 1.09 ERA as a junior while totaling 188 strikeouts in 148.0 innings . . . Batted .266 with 21 hits and 22 RBIs in junior year . . . Set four school records - career strikeouts (620), season strikeouts (216), season ERA (0.78), and single-game strikeouts (16) . . . Member of 2003 and 2004 district championship squads . . . Competed three seasons each (2003-05) in basketball and (2001-03) volleyball . . . Member of National Honor Society and PALS (Peer Assistant Listeners) . . . Made school's Honor Roll all four years.

Personal: Born 1/18/87 in Barrington, Ill. . . . Daughter of Chris and Teresa Stevenson . . . Has an older sister and a younger brother . . . Interests include watching/playing sports and shopping . . . Spent two weeks playing softball in Hawaii . . . FSU Letters: One . . . Elementary education major.

Coach Becker on Stevenson: " Kayle will expect to see her time on the mound increase not only by competing for her share of the ball in the circle, but also as a reliever if need be. Additionally, she has worked hard in the off season to find her bat, which will give her an opportunity in the field if necessary."