Paige Kelley is a speedy, on-base spark plug for Ball State
In the 2026 season, Ball State freshman outfielder Paige Kelley emerged as an All-MAC Freshman Team pick after hitting .366 in league play with a team-best .451 on-base percentage, 19 runs, and 5-for-5 stolen bases. She also showed a clutch, multi-tool profile with a .556 series at Buffalo, including her first career home run, and reached safely in 16 of 27 MAC games. Why care? She’s the kind of table-setter who can create chaos on the bases, keep innings alive, and bring energy every day—exactly the sort of player coaches love when they want speed, contact, and competitive fire.