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Kelly Barnhill Selected No. 1 in 2019 NPF Draft Presented by Park Planet

Kelly Barnhill was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NPF Draft on Monday. Photo: NPF Media.

Kelly Barnhill, pitcher from the University of Florida, was the first selection by the Chicago Bandits in the 2019 National Pro Fastpitch Draft presented by Park Planet on Monday night.

She followed pitcher Paige Lowary as the No. 1 overall pick for the Bandits, who took the pitcher from the University of Oklahoma with the top pick last year.

Amanda Lorenz, outfielder and first baseman from the University of Florida, was selected second overall by the USSAA Pride, with Sydney Romero, infielder from the University of Oklahoma, Alyssa DiCarlo, shortstop from the University of Georgia and Amanda Sanchez, third baseman from Louisiana State University, rounding out the first round.

“We really had to think about who we just couldn’t stand missing out on, and Kelly Barnhill is a special pitcher. She’s the best pitcher coming out of college,” Bandits head coach Lauren Lappin said. “She’s going to be able to do things in the pro league to really elevate her game. We’re excited about adding her. She’s performed on the highest level of the college game, so when it came down to it, she was a no-brainer for us to grab at No.1.”

“The draft is such a special event for us. It’s our group together in a non-competitive environment in terms of play. I’m also a fan of college softball, so I love knowing these players are thrilled to hear their names called. For all of softball, it’s very special,” NPF Commissioner Cheri Kempf said.

Kempf said she expects some amazing performances from this year’s draft class once they settle into the pro league.

“It’s a new road. The pitchers are going to have to learn to pitch against a very dense line-up and experienced line-up,” said Kempf, who said maturity is a strength in the league. “They have to get used to that and settle in. It’s interesting and fun to watch.”

You can watch the entire draft by clicking on the video below:

https://www.facebook.com/profastpitch/videos/2000942093365289/

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2019 NPF Draft Presented by Park Planet

First Round

1.     Chicago Bandits: Kelly Barnhill, pitcher, University of Florida

2.     USSAA Pride: Amanda Lorenz, outfielder/first baseman, University of Florida

3.     USSAA Pride: Sydney Romero, infielder, University of Oklahoma

4.     Chicago Bandits: Alyssa DiCarlo, shortstop, University of Georgia

5.     Cleveland Comets: Amanda Sanchez, third baseman, Louisiana State University

Second Round

6.     Cleveland Comets: Taylor McQuillin, pitcher, University of Arizona

7.     Cleveland Comets: Kendall Veach, infielder/catcher, University of Auburn

8.     Aussie Peppers: Taran Alvelo, pitcher, University of Washington

9.     Chicago Bandits: Caleigh Clifton, infielder, University of Oklahoma

10.  USSSA Pride: Megan Good, pitcher/infielder, James Madison University

Third Round

11.  Cleveland Comets: Meghan King, pitcher, Florida State University

12.  Beijing Shougang Eagles: Casey McCrackin, infielder, University of Auburn

13.  Aussie Peppers: Nicole Newman, pitcher, Drake University

14.  Chicago Bandits: Abbey Cheek, utility, University of Kentucky

15.  Cleveland Comets: Lilli Piper, shortstop, Ohio State University

Fourth Round

16.  Cleveland Comets: Emily Clark, catcher/utility, Ohio State University

17.  Beijing Shougang Eagles: Morgan Podany, outfielder, University of Auburn

18.  Aussie Peppers: Riley Sartain, infielder, Texas A&M University

19.  Chicago Bandits: Katie Reed, shortstop, University of Kentucky

20.  USSAA Pride: Shay Knighten, infielder, University of Oklahoma

Fifth Round

21.  Aussie Peppers: Tara Trainer, pitcher, University of Indiana

22.  Beijing Shougang Eagles: Bree Fornis, outfielder, University of Auburnq

23.  Cleveland Comets: Makayla Martin, pitcher, University of Auburn

24.  Chicago Bandits: Savannah Heebner, pitcher/first baseman, University of Houston

25.  USSSA Pride: Keeli Milligan, outfielder, University of Louisiana

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