Mississippi State outfielder Brylie St. Clair, who concluded her Bulldogs career this spring, has signed a contract to play professional softball with the Texas Monarchs, a new team in the Women’s Pro Fastpitch league. Infielder Madisyn Kennedy, an NFCA Second Team All-American this year, has signed to play with the Florida Vibe, an independent professional team.
St. Clair was MSU’s starting center fielder in 2022 and 2023 but moved over to left field in her final season to accommodate Sierra Sacco, who transferred in from Louisiana Tech. She batted .249 over her five years as a Bulldog with 24 career stolen bases.
“We are extremely proud of Brylie continuing the tradition of Bulldog greats playing professionally,” MSU head coach Samantha Ricketts said in a news release. “She will be remembered for giving so much to this program and helping to build for the future. I am excited that she now gets the chance to do the same for our game and help build the sport of softball on the professional stage.”
St. Clair joins former teammates Fa Leilua and Chloe Malau’ulu in the WPF. Leilua and Malau’ulu play for the Oklahoma City Spark. Mia Davidson-Smith, the Southeastern Conference’s all-time home run leader, plays in the Athletes Unlimited league and in Japan as well as with the United States national team.
“I am very grateful for the opportunity to continue my athletic career professionally,” St. Clair said. “It has been a total dream come true, and I am so excited for this next chapter.”
Kennedy, a shortstop for most of her career, switched to first base in her final season and had her best year at the plate, finishing second in the Southeastern Conference in slugging percentage, fifth in home runs and sixth in runs batted in. Kennedy and the Vibe will face Leilua, Malau’ulu and the Spark at the Scenic City Pro Cup in Chattanooga, Tennessee from June 19-21.
“I am so honored and blessed to have the opportunity to play professionally,” Kennedy said. “This was a dream of mine since I was little, but to be frank I was content with my career after this season before this came about. When this opportunity came, it was an answered prayer, and I am incredibly grateful. I am thankful for my time at Mississippi State and am looking forward to an incredible summer with the Florida Vibe.”
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