University of Massachusets Athletics
Softball
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Inglesby was a two-time All-America and four-time All-Pac 12 selection at the University of Washington from 2011-14.
"Kaitlin comes to us from one of the top softball programs and conferences in the country," head coach Kristi Stefanoni said. "She has a competitive fire that drives her to success in everything she does. Her outstanding softball career at the collegiate and professional level brings to UMass a unique level of talent and proficiency."
Inglesby went 82-34 with 12 saves and a career 2.18 earned run average while playing for Heather Tarr at UW. She also hit .361 with 40 home runs, 33 doubles, 192 runs batted in and a .624 slugging pct. The Huskies won four NCAA Regionals during her career and advanced to the Women's College World Series in 2013.
"I want to thank Kristi Stefanoni and (Associate Athletics Director) Kim Callicoate for the opportunity to serve at the University of Massachusetts as the softball pitching coach along side coaches Stefanoni and Ramsey," Inglesby said. "This program has such a wonderful, rich and productive history. I am excited to contribute and continue to build a strong, successful and winning softball program that is prepared to compete at the highest level."
Inglesby started all 52 games as a senior in 2014, including 21 in the circle as UW went 37-15 overall and 13-9 in Pac-12 play. In 2013, the Huskies compiled a 45-17 mark and finished tied for third in the country. Inglesby was 23-9 with two saves and a 1.95 ERA while earning first team All-America honors. She was also one of 25 finalists for USA Softball's Pitcher of the Year.
As a sophomore in 2012, she recorded a 19-11 record and hit .385 with 10 home runs and a career-highs of 63 RBI and 15 doubles. She burst onto the college scene as a freshman in 2011, earning All-Pacific Regional and All-Pac 10 honors after posting a career-high 24 victories.
"We are ecstatic to have her expertise and experience to help us build on the tradition of champions here at UMass and within the softball program," Stefanoni added. "She will come in and make an immediate impact working with our pitchers. Her outstanding reputation as a student-athlete as well as her work ethic and impeccable character will be invaluable to our program."
Inglesby was a finalist for the 2014 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award and a three-time Academic All-Pac 12 honoree who graduated from Washington in 2014 with a degree in Medical Anthropology and Global Health. She was one of a dozen student-athletes chosen to work with the Pac-12 Networks, where she gained experience in the marketing department developing strategies for the 2014 Pac-12 football season.
The Portland, Ore. native was a two-time Oregon State Player of the Year and an UnderArmour All-American in high school.
Inglesby was the 14th overall selection in the 2014 National Pro Fastpitch Draft by the Akron Racers.
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| Kaitlin Inglesby's Year-By-Year Record | ||||
| Year | Program | Position | W-L | Notes |
| 2011 | Washington | Student-Athlete | 37-16 | NCAA Super Regional; All-Pac 10 |
| 2012 | Washington | Student-Athlete | 39-19 | NCAA Super Regional; All-America; All-Pac 12 |
| 2013 | Washington | Student-Athlete | 45-17 | NCAA WCWS (Third); All-America; All-Pac 12 |
| 2014 | Washington | Student-Athlete | 37-15 | NCAA Super Regional; All-Pac 12 |
| 2015 | Massachusetts | Assistant Coach | 15-28 | |
