Jordan Benefiel

A standout pitcher at Austin Peay State University from 2021 to 2024, she was a four-year starter at the college level after an exceptional high school career at Pendleton Heights High School. There, she achieved a 0.85 ERA, set a school single-season record with 243 strikeouts, and held opponents to a .122 batting average. Her high school accolades included being named first-team Class 4A All-State, Madison County Pitcher of the Year, and an Indiana All-Star. At Austin Peay, she earned OVC Freshman of the Year and multiple All-OVC and ASUN honors, including throwing a no-hitter, reaching 300 career strikeouts, and becoming the third pitcher in program history to achieve 50 wins and 500 strikeouts.