Kennedy Dean is powering YSU’s lineup with record-level production
In the 2026 season, Kennedy Dean has been a do-it-all force for Youngstown State, leading the Penguins with a .373 batting average, 12 home runs, and a school-record 65 RBIs while also posting a .748 slugging percentage and 1.168 OPS. She’s more than the stats: Dean has a reputation as a tough out who can carry an offense for a weekend, and her recent stretch helped YSU win the Horizon League regular-season title. For a team needing a middle-of-the-order bat with experience, versatility, and legit run-producing swagger, she’s an easy fit.
