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Molly Johnson

School
University of Kentucky
Position
Shortstop
Major
Kinesiology
AVG
.385
R
45
H
67
FLD%
.943
ERA
-
W-L
-
RBI
23

Classroom

Johnson possesses a 3.216 GPA in kinesiology, earning her Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll in 2008 and 2009, as well as Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in 2008.

Character

Johnson was voted team captain for two consecutive seasons. Captains are voted on by teammates, coaches, and support staff, for athletes who represent the University academically, through community service, and on the field.

Community

She has logged more than 50 community service hours and is a mainstay at all of Kentucky’s softball camps, where she has been able to develop her coaching skills.

Competition

Johnson was selected as an alternate to the 2010 USA softball team. She played with team USA at the Japan Cup in the summer of 2009. At Kentucky, she became UK’s first All-America selection as a second team honoree. She is a lifetime .395 batter, ranking her first in Kentucky history. She also ranks second in the UK record books in doubles, third in home runs, fourth in runs scored and total bases, fifth in RBIs, stolen bases, and defensive assists, sixth in hits, and seventh in triples.