Not only are Barnhill and Lorenz the highest draft picks in program history, this is only the second time since 2006 that two players from the same program have went as the top two picks.
Barnhill, Lorenz Headline 2019 NPF College Draft
Monday, April 15, 2019 | Softball
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Seniors Kelly Barnhill and Amanda Lorenz became the highest drafted players in Florida softball history whenever the duo was drafted first and second overall in the 2019 National Pro Fastpitch College Draft held at Acme Feed & Seed in Nashville Monday night.
Barnhill was selected as the top overall pick by the Chicago Bandits, while Lorenz was drafted as the second overall pick by the USSSA Pride.
"This is a tremendous accomplishment for both Kelly and Amanda and I'd like to congratulate them on being the first Florida Gator softball players to ever be drafted first and second overall." Head Coach Tim Walton said.
"These two teams are going to get two strong women who are dedicated to being the best players they can be on the field, but more importantly they will strive to be the best teammates, leaders and members of their communities. I am extremely proud of Kelly and Amanda."
Not only are Barnhill and Lorenz the highest draft picks in program history, this is only the second time since 2006 that two players from the same program have went as the top two picks. Oklahoma's Lauren Chamberlain and Shelby Pendley were selected first and second overall during the 2015 draft.
The duo are also now the 16th and 17th Gators to be drafted in the program's history.
Kelly Barnhill – RHP – 1st Round – No. 1 – Chicago Bandits
Career Highlights
Amanda Lorenz – UT – 1st Round – No. 2 – USSSA Pride
Career Highlights
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Barnhill was selected as the top overall pick by the Chicago Bandits, while Lorenz was drafted as the second overall pick by the USSSA Pride.
"This is a tremendous accomplishment for both Kelly and Amanda and I'd like to congratulate them on being the first Florida Gator softball players to ever be drafted first and second overall." Head Coach Tim Walton said.
"These two teams are going to get two strong women who are dedicated to being the best players they can be on the field, but more importantly they will strive to be the best teammates, leaders and members of their communities. I am extremely proud of Kelly and Amanda."
Not only are Barnhill and Lorenz the highest draft picks in program history, this is only the second time since 2006 that two players from the same program have went as the top two picks. Oklahoma's Lauren Chamberlain and Shelby Pendley were selected first and second overall during the 2015 draft.
The duo are also now the 16th and 17th Gators to be drafted in the program's history.
Kelly Barnhill – RHP – 1st Round – No. 1 – Chicago Bandits
Career Highlights
- USA Softball Collegiate National Player of the Year (2017)
- CWSA Honda Sports Award Winner (2017)
- NFCA First Team All-American (2017 & 2018)
- SEC Pitcher of the Year (2017 & 2018)
- ESPY – Best Female Collegiate Athlete (2017)
- All-SEC First Team (2017 & 2018)
Amanda Lorenz – UT – 1st Round – No. 2 – USSSA Pride
Career Highlights
- NFCA First Team All-American (2017 & 2018)
- NFCA Third Team All-American (2016)
- SEC Player of the Year (2018)
- SEC Tournament Most Valuable Player (2018)
- All-SEC First Team (2016, 2017 & 2018)
- NFCA Freshman of the Year (2016)
- SEC Freshman of the Year (2016)
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Head Coach Tim Walton on Twitter
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