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2025 Softball Roster

Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Ashtin Elder, IWU Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
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Natasha Freimuth, Linfield Sports Communications

26 Tyler McNeley

  • Position P
  • Height 5-10
  • B/T R/R
  • Yr./El. So./So.
  • Hometown Lakeview, Ore.
  • Previous School Lakeview
  • Major Exercise Science

Biography

FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
18-0 record, pitching 112.1 innings in 23 appearances with 21 starts.
1.03 WHIP and 1.37 ERA
Struck out 81 batters, gave up 96 hits and 20 walks.
NFCA All-America third team.
NFCA All-Region second team.
NFCA Division III Freshman of the Year.
NWC Rookie of the Year.
All-NWC first team.
 
LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered 10 times in softball, basketball, and volleyball.
Two-time scholar athlete.
Southern Cascade League player of the year.
Southern Cascade League pitcher of the year.
Far West League pitcher of the year.
Far West League player of the year.
2A All-State pitcher of the year.
2A All-State first team pitcher.
3A All-State first team pitcher.
2022 2A softball state champions.
2022 Southern Cascade League champions.
2023 Far West League champions.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in exercise science.
Daughter of Jeff and Katie McNeley.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? I chose to attend Linfield because it gave me a chance to continue to play softball while still getting a great education. I loved the close-knit atmosphere and Linfield gave me a sense of home.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? Being a student-athlete means holding myself to a high standard both in the classroom and on the field.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Participating is sports has taught me how to be resilient. It has shown me that when times get tough to never give up and eventually, I will see a result from the effort I put in.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? I am not sure where I see myself in 10 years, but I can see myself working as a Physical Therapist in a rural area.
 
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY? The best Linfield class I have taken so far has to be Anatomy because it directly relates to my future career aspirations. I had a phenomenal and engaging professor.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? My parents have definitely been the greatest source of inspiration in my life. They are always in my corner and support my goals. Their constant encouragement pushes me to give my best in everything I do and to fearlessly chase my dreams.

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