Izzy Kemp is the Dayton ace who turned dominance into hardware in 2026
In the 2026 season, Izzy Kemp emerged as Dayton’s clear pitching engine, winning Atlantic 10 Pitcher of the Year after setting program records for career strikeouts (785, later 802) and single-season strikeouts (277) while ranking among the nation’s best in strikeout rate and opponent average. She’s a power arm with legitimate big-game bite—double-digit strikeout outings, a career-high 18 strikeouts at Fordham, and the rare ability to start, finish, and save games. If you want a staff leader with nastiness, endurance, and proven conference-impact upside, she’s a strong fit.