Kendal Leitner - Softball - Kent State Golden Flashes

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Kendal Leitner

Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Position:
P
Hometown:
Hatboro, Pa.
Prev School:
Binghamton
High School:
Hatboro-Horsham

2025 SEASON

Was named to the All-MAC Second Team
Made 44 appearances including 38 starts
Hit .400 with a roster leading 37 RBIs
Tallied 46 hits including eight doubles and a team leading six home runs
Racked up a season high six RBIs on April 27 at Western Michigan
Pitched 42.0 innings racking up 27 strikeouts and one complete game

PRIOR TO KENT STATE

Previously was at Binghamton University
First Team All-Conference Freshman, Junior, Senior Years of High School
Holds the strikeout record at Hatboro Horsham High School with 518

PERSONAL

Daughter of John and Janel Leitner
Sibling of Marcus Leitner
Majoring in Exercise Science with a concentration in Exercise Physiology

Kent State of Mind - Brynn Libler

Wednesday, April 29

Kent State of Mind: Brynn Libler

Wednesday, April 29

SB 50th Anniversary

Monday, July 21

25 SB HYPE

Friday, July 18

Kent State softball player Aaralyn Nogay smiles and high-fives assistant coach Alexandria Whitmore during the Golden Flashes' game against Alabama on February 28, 2026. Nogay is dressed in Kent State's blue and gold uniform with a MAC conference patch, batting helmet, and batting gloves, while Whitmore wears a white long-sleeve shirt and cap. Alabama players are visible in the blurred background.

Aaralyn Nogay Named to 2026 All-MAC Second Team

Wednesday, May 06

Five Kent State softball players celebrate together on the infield dirt, exchanging high-fives after a play. The players are wearing gold Kent State jerseys with white pinstripe pants and navy socks. Visible jersey numbers include 24 and 6. A fielding glove is visible on one player's hand. A sunny, tree-lined outfield fence is visible in the background with an opposing player in light blue visible in the distance. The Ohio Flash, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Golden Flashes Walk-Off Western Michigan in Nine-Inning Thriller to Close 2026 Season

Sunday, May 03

Kent State softball Senior Day celebration on the field at Devine Diamond. Three seniors are honored alongside their families. From left, the family of the late Cara Neumann holds a framed light blue number 17 jersey and bouquet of flowers in her memory. In the center, senior Kasey Markusic stands with her family, holding a framed gold number 26 jersey and bouquet of flowers. On the right, senior Brynn Libler stands with her family, holding a framed gold number 3 jersey and bouquet of flowers. A fluffy gray and white dog stands in the center of the group. The dugout and stadium seating with fans are visible in the background. The Ohio Flash, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner."

Kent State Drops a Pair in Senior Weekend Series Opener

Saturday, May 02

Kent State softball players huddle together during a game against Akron. Several players in gold Kent State jerseys, including number 8, gather closely around teammate Kasey Markusic, who is centered in the frame with a focused expression. A player to the right wears a navy Kent State headband. The dugout is visible in the blurred background. The Ohio Flash, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Golden Flashes to Host Senior Weekend Series Against Western Michigan

Thursday, April 30