speed-first outfielder whose 2026 role was limited before entering the portal
Kennedy Thompson is a Hawaiʻi outfielder who appeared in the 2026 roster and saw limited game action before entering the transfer portal on May 30, 2026. Her most notable value is fit-driven: a quick, defense-and-baserunning type who can help a team with depth, pace, and versatility rather than emptying the stat sheet. In the 2025 season, Hawaiʻi listed her with a .167 batting average over 27 games, but the bigger question is upside and role—if a staff wants an athletic, low-drama developmental piece with room to grow, she’s worth a look.
