Sara Iburg brings pop, speed, and lineup pressure for South Dakota
In the 2026 season, Sara Iburg emerged as a legit spark for South Dakota, starting all 50 games and hitting .266 with a team-best 14 extra-base hits, five home runs, 13 walks, and a team-leading eight stolen bases. She’s a 5-foot-9 right-handed hitter with power-speed upside and real versatility across the infield/outfield profile, which makes her more than just a box-score bat. Her first-career all-league honorable mention backs up the eye test: she impacts games in bunches, plays with edge, and looks like a strong fit for a team that wants athleticism and run-production.
