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Madisyn Kennedy - Florida Vibe
Position: First Baseman
Bats/Throws: Right/Right
College: Mississippi State University

Professional Highlights:
Madisyn Kennedy is a celebrated member of the Florida Vibe, bringing exceptional talent and dedication to the team. A standout player from Mississippi State University, Kennedy has accumulated numerous accolades throughout her collegiate career.

Achievements:

2024:
NFCA Second Team All-American
D1Softball Second Team All-American
Second Team All-South Region
First Team All-SEC
Softball America No. 1 First Baseman in March & April
NFCA and NCAA National Player of the Week (Mar. 19)
2023:
College Sports Communicators Academic All-District
SEC Honor Roll
2022:
NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete
SEC Honor Roll
2021:
SEC Honor Roll
2020:
SEC Freshman of the Week (Mar. 2)
SEC First-Year Honor Roll
Career Highlights:
In 2024, Kennedy played 52 of 54 games, making 50 starts primarily at first base. She led her team with a .792 slugging percentage, ranking 26th nationally. Her performance in the SEC was particularly impressive, leading the conference with nine homers in SEC play, setting a school record. She also achieved a career-best 25-game reached base streak and tied the school record with seven RBIs in a single game against ULM.

Stats and Records:

Career MSU Records:
2nd in Two-Out RBIs (65)
4th in Home Runs (40)
T-6th in Sacrifice Flies (8)
7th in Multi-RBI Games (35)
8th in Runs Batted In (144)
T-8th in Double Plays (34)
Season Records:
1st in Home Runs in SEC play only (9, 2024)
T-3rd in Two-Out RBIs (24, 2024)
T-4th in Runs Batted In (56, 2024)
T-4th in Sacrifice Flies (4, 2024)
5th in Slugging Percentage (.792, 2024)
T-7th in Home Runs (17, 2024)
Academic and Community Service:
Kennedy's excellence extends beyond the field. She was named an NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete and has been a consistent member of the SEC Honor Roll. She is dedicated to community service, volunteering with after-school programs at the J.L. King Center.

Personal Life:
Born on April 13, 2001, to Terry and Shannon Kennedy, Madisyn has three sisters, Deven, Ashtyn, and Tiffany. Her sister Deven played softball at Florida International. Madisyn is majoring in kinesiology.

Madisyn Kennedy's combination of athletic prowess, academic excellence, and community involvement makes her an invaluable asset to the Florida Vibe and a role model for aspiring athletes everywhere.