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Katie Chester Season 2026

#12
PositionInfielder
Height5-9
ClassJunior
HometownLiberty, Mo.
Previous SchoolMissouri
B/TR/R
2024 (Sophomore at Missouri)
  • Appeared in 57 games with 36 starts (31 at DP, five at first base).
  • Totaled 28 hits (.239) with six runs, five doubles, four home runs and 29 RBI.
  • Slugged .385 in 2024 (.274 on-base percentage).
  • Posted a career-best 4-for-4 day at the plate with three RBI and a double against Wichita State (3/3).
  • Drove in four runs with a grand slam at North Texas (2/18).
  • Blasted a two-run homer against LSU (3/24), finishing 2-for-3.
2023 (Freshman at Missouri)
  • Appeared in 52 games with 40 starts during her freshman campaign.
  • Saw action at first base (27 starts) and designated player (13 starts).
  • Led the Tiger freshmen, batting .190 with 23 hits, nine runs, five doubles, three home runs, and 11 RBI.
  • Added a slugging percentage of .306 and on-base percentage of .274.
  • On defense, posted a 1.000 fielding percentage with 161 putouts and six assists.
  • In SEC play, notched 10 hits, two runs, a double, a home run, and four RBI.
  • Registered a personal-best two hits, three times during the season.
  • Went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a personal-high two doubles at Tulsa (3/5).
  • Also posted a 2-for-3 day at the dish, with a solo homer at LSU (4/7).
  • Had three, two RBI games.
  • Drove in a pair of runs at UCF (2/14) and against Ole Miss (4/16).
  • Notched her first career home run against Butler (2/17).
  • Made Tigers debut against Fordham (2/10), going 1-for-3.
HIGH SCHOOL
  • Finished her high school career with 44 home runs, the second most in Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) history.
  • Set the Liberty North HS home run record with 14 in 2019, which she broke again in 2021 with 18 home runs, which is the second most in a single season in MSHSAA history.
  • Named first team all-state twice and earned three all-region honors. 
  • Batted over .600 in her senior season with over 30 extra-base hits.
  • Played high school and club softball with fellow freshman Kayley Lenger.
  • Played her club ball for Select Fastpitch.
  • Picked the Tigers over Wichita State, Southern Illinois, Missouri State, and Northern Iowa.
  • Played both corner infield positions.
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Junior
2025

Infielder
5-9 / -