The Softball America Spotlight: 2026 Kennedie Nelson
As Softball America grows its coverage at all levels, we continue our recruiting spotlight series with Kennedie Nelson, a left-handed pitcher from Arizona.
Name: Kennedie Nelson
Primary Position(s): LHP
Class Year: 2026
Hometown: Gilbert, AZ
Travel Ball Organization: AZ Storm Sheehan
What is your favorite travel ball memory?
Winning the TCS Sparkler after a 12-hour day of storms and lightning delays!
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from a coach?
From my 12u coach, being mentally tough can win games.
How did you get interested in softball?
My older sister played.
What are your strengths as a player? What are you trying to improve on the most?
I am a spin pitcher who can get outs well. I am working on increasing my hitting and my velocity and making all my pitches my “best one.”
What player(s) do you look up to the most?
Monica Abbot or Kelly Maxwell
What are your favorite hobbies outside of softball?
Pickleball
What excites you the most about playing college softball?
Traveling and being with the same team for four years!
