Josie Bird

Photo by: Indiana Athletics

Year:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Hamlin, W. Va.
Position:
C/INF
Height:
5-9

FRESHMAN (2025)
Made 26 starts in 43 appearances … hit .311 at the plate with 19 hits, three doubles and five home runs … totaled 14 runs scored and 19 RBI … posted a .427 on-base percentage … got her first hit against Iowa State (Feb. 9) … went 2-for-3 with an RBI versus Lafayette (Feb. 28) … hit her first career home runs in back-to-back games at No. 18 Ohio State (March 29-31) … had a 3-for-4 day with two home runs and a double against No. 7 Oregon (April 27).

PREP/PERSONAL
Standout at Lincoln County High School in Hamlin, W. Va. … charted a .563 batting average with 11 home runs and 39 RBI as a senior … had an OBP of .705 … holds school record with 50 career home runs … won Gatorade Softball Player of the Year for West Virginia in 2022 & 2024 … Won the 2022 Johnny Bench Award … AAA All-State from 2021-2024 … named to the Dean’s List and served in National Honor Society from 2022-2024 … Vice President of junior class … intends to major in business ... parents are John and Jennifer ... has one brother named Dakota.