“We are excited about this 2020 signing class,” Kunkle said. “They bring power and speed and will make an immediate impact for us when they step on campus next fall.”
Bedrick is in her final year at Brownsburg High School in Brownsburg, Indiana, where she was an All-State and All-Conference honoree. Bedrick hit .531 as a junior in 2019 after posting .461 batting average as a sophomore and a .400 batting average as a freshman. Throughout her three-year prep career at BHS, Bedrick has compiled a .476 career average to go along with 39 RBIs, 11 doubles, two triples, and a home run.
“Mackenzie brings a lot of versatility to our offensive lineup,” Kunkle said. “She always seems to find a way to get on base and uses her speed efficiently in all aspects of her game, especially in the outfield where she will help us tremendously with her speed and her glove.”
Fair is a senior at Center Grove High School in Greenwood, Indiana, where she is a three-time Academic All-Conference honoree in addition to a two-time All-Conference and All-County selection.
A member of the 2019 IHSAA Class 4A state championship team at CGHS, Fair hit .343 with seven doubles, a triple, six home runs and 29 RBIs during her junior year in 2019. Her at-bat in the top of the first inning of the state title game last year produced the game’s only run. Fair hit .378 as a sophomore in 2018 and .370 as a freshman in 2017 and has helped CGHS to three consecutive conference, county, sectional and regional titles.
“Lexi is an exceptional hitter with discipline and power that we are excited to add to our offensive lineup,” Kunkle said. “Behind the plate, she is strong, knowledgeable and manages the game very well. She is also a versatile player and will find work in the infield as well.”
Herron is in her final year at Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she hit .333 as a junior in 2018. Throughout her three-year career at FCHS, Herron has a .323 to go with 18 doubles, two home runs, a triple, and 41 RBIs.
“Emma is bringing another big bat to our roster and we are anxious to see what she can do for our lineup,” Kunkle said. “She is definitely an offensive driven player with power potential and the ability to score runs. Defensively, Emma will work primarily with the infielders to bring more depth to several positions.”
USI begins the 2020 campaign on February 7, 2020 when it travels to Harrogate, Tennessee, to take on Lincoln Memorial University in a doubleheader.
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