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Mizzou shortstop makes top 100 list ahead of 2023 season

By Chanel Porter

Published January 10, 2023 5:41 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

On Tuesday, Mizzou shortstop Jenna Laird was named to the D1Softball Preseason D100 as one of the top 100 players entering the 2023 season.

Laird is ranked No. 64 on the preseason list. The junior led the Tigers in 2022 for batting average (.338), doubles (11), triples (3), runs scored (44) and stolen bases (22).

The East Meadow, New York, native was named to the 2022 SEC All-Tournament Team and the 2022 All-SEC Second Team.

In the field, Laird was tabbed a 2022 Rawlings Golden Glove recipient. She posted a .975 fielding percentage at shortstop, turning 10 double plays.

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Chanel Porter

Chanel joined ABC 17 News in January 2021 after graduating from Penn State University. She enjoys traveling and a daily iced coffee.

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