Kelsey Lee

Position:
P
Class:
Senior
Major:
English/Psychology
Hometown:
Wilmette, Ill.
High School:
New Trier Twp.

Why Lehigh? “Attending Lehigh University offers me the opportunity to receive a top-notch education while also being able to compete at the Division I level in softball. At Lehigh, I truly get the best of both worlds.”

On Coach Troyan: “Coach is one of the most sincere, thoughtful, and caring people I know. His passion for the game of softball and for his team is apparent at every practice and game. He is an absolute delight to play for, work with, and be around.”

On the Lehigh softball experience: “to me, the Lehigh softball experience means being part of a tradition of success, hard work, dedication, and teamwork both on and off the field. I couldn’t be happier to be a part of such an amazing group of people and playing the sport I love.”

As a sophomore: Made nine appearances in the pitcher’s circle… allowed three earned runs in nine innings… combined on four shutouts… went 3-for-17 at the plate with three doubles… had key two-run double in win over Manhattan (3/9)… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

As a freshman: Owned a 4-4 record and 2.93 ERA in 22 games... led the Mountain Hawks in ERA… named Patriot League Rookie of the Week (4/26) after defeating Hofstra and Army in five day span... walked just 21 batters in 85 innings… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

In high school: Pioneer Press Player of the Year… Chicago Tribune second team All-State and Sun-Times second team All-State selection… holds school record for career strikeouts (967) and career shutouts (39)… led team with a .427 batting average as a senior… voted team MVP as a senior, junior, and sophomore… team captain… honor roll all four years…President of Girl’s Club… member of the J. Kyle Braid Leadership Foundation… plays travel ball for Beverly Bandits 18 Gold team.

Personal: Daughter of Norm and Deirdre Lee… brothers Sean (22) and Connor (11)… sister Ryan (18)… enjoys reading, shopping, and hanging out with friends and family.

CAREER STATISTICS

BATTING

Season	Avg.	GP-GS	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB-ATT
2011	.118	8-6	17	1	2	0	0	0	2	3	5	0-0
2012	.176	21-1	17	1	3	3	0	0	2	1	3	0-0
Total	.146	29-7	34	2	5	3	0	0	4	4	8	0-0

PITCHING

Season	ERA	W-L	APP	GS	CG	ShO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO
2011	2.93	4-4	22	12	4	0/1	1	86.0	109	60	36	22	47
2012	1.75	0-0	9	0	0	0/4	1	12.0	9	3	3	4	1
Total	2.79	4-4	31	12	4	0/5	2	98.0	118	63	39	26	48

Getting to Know Kelsey

What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh?: The people…there are so many wonderful students, professors, and faculty. It’s a very special community here on campus.
Major & Why: English and Psychology. I love to read and write, and the human mind is fascinating!

Favorite Class at Lehigh: Anything English!

Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Musical Artist: John Mayer
Walkup Song: Shake Ya Tailfeather
Favorite Movie: Alice in Wonderland
Favorite TV Show: I don’t watch TV!
Favorite Website: lululemon.com
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Bears
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Derrick Rose
Hobbies: Reading, running, yoga
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: TIME
Place I'd Like To Visit: All over Europe

Talent I’d Most Like To Have: I wish I could sing and dance!

Dream Job: To get paid to read good books!
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: 8 is my family’s lucky number
If I Didn't Play Softball, I Would Play: Volleyball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Power shop, travel, and use it to help others.