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2026 Softball Roster

Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Nathan Herde, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Nathan Herde, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications

22 Annika Dayberry

  • Position OF
  • Height 5-5
  • B/T R/R
  • Yr./El. Jr./Jr.
  • Hometown Redmond, Wash.
  • Previous School Eastlake
  • Major Data Science

Biography

SOPHOMORE
Dean’s List recipient.
Appeared in 27 games.
Recorded 15 runs and four stolen bases.
NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete.
 
FRESHMAN
Dean’s List recipient.
Appeared in 35 games for the Wildcats.
NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete.
 
EASTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered three times in fastpitch softball.
Earned 4A KingCo Conference Honorable Mention as a senior.
Earned Colorado Sparkler All-Academic Showcase Player in 2021.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in data science.
Daughter of Lenny Dayberry and Marie Franco.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? 
I knew I was going to a program that would challenge me both on the field and in the classroom as a STEM major. I also felt that Linfield was a close-knit community where I could bond with my teammates, coaches, and peers.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? 
Being a student-athlete means going the extra mile every day to wake up early for lifts, excel in the classroom, and put 110% into every team practice. It means having the physical and mental strength to be prideful in my team and my school.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? 
Participating in softball has made me resilient to adversity on and off the field. It's also surrounded me with like-minded individuals who push me to be the best version of myself.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? 
I see myself working as a sports data analyst for a major/minor league baseball team!
 
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY? My favorite class I've taken at Linfield is Sports Data Analytics because I enjoyed working with R Studio while applying my passion for sports. 
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?  
My greatest inspiration in life is my mom and dad because they both push me to thrive in multiple facets of my life. They are both hardworking, kind, and intelligent people that I'm so grateful to have as role models. 
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN...  The greatest principle I've learned at Linfield is commitment to excellence because hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. 
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE... 
My goal for this team is to continue the tradition of excellence and continue to lead the conference every year, not only in the field but also in the classroom.

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