Amanda Knutson brings everyday infield stability and extra-base pop for SIU
Knutson is a high-value, plug-in-ready third baseman for Southern Illinois: in 2025 she played 52 games with 49 starts, hit .286 with a .375 OBP and .496 slugging, and added 10 multi-hit games plus seven extra-base hits, including three triples. [1] She already proved she can handle pressure and deliver in big moments, and in 2026 she continued to impact games with RBI extra-base hits and multi-hit production, showing a bat that fits well in a lineup needing consistency and pop. [3][4][8]
