
Missouri’s speed-first OF who turns pinch runs into pressure
In the 2026 season, Danielle Blackstun was mostly a pinch runner and defensive sub for Missouri, appearing in 39 games with nine runs scored, a 2-for-2 stolen-base mark, 11 outfield putouts, and zero errors—a clean, efficient profile that screams trust and game-ready legs. Her bigger calling card is speed: Missouri notes she posted 37 steals in a summer season and, in high school, she was already built to create chaos on the bases. If your team wants a high-intensity athlete who can change innings without needing the bat to carry the load, she’s the kind of connector coach staffs love.





