Kaycie Burdick excels as a rookie for Washington softball in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Kaycie Burdick has emerged as a standout player for the Washington Huskies during the 2026 college softball season. The outfielder, named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team, posted a.374 batting average, scoring 38 runs with 61 hits and a.455 on-base percentage. She played a crucial role as the leadoff hitter and center fielder, showcasing her offensive and defensive skills, with only one error over 65 chances. After the Huskies were eliminated in the NCAA Regional round, the experience gained will be significant as the team prepares for the 2027 season.
- •Burdick led the Huskies in games played among freshmen with 55.
- •She recorded two home runs and 30 runs batted in during her rookie year.
- •Burdick's defensive reliability included only one error throughout the season.
- •Washington was knocked out in the NCAA Regional round for the third year in a row.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Kaycie Burdick is a rising star for Washington softball
"The Washington Huskies have a rising star at the top of their lineup in All-Big Ten Freshman Team honoree Kaycie Burdick.
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