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Softball - Utah

Gatorade Player of the year

Kennadie 'KJ' Blackmer

Right-handed pitcher/infielder
BOX ELDER HS
BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-9
Press Release

Peak Performance

.554

Batting Average

26

Home Runs

68

RBI

1.522

Slugging Percentage
“KJ’s demeanor in the circle and at the plate is calm, confident and impressive. She’s one the state’s best, talent-wise, for sure.”
Kamie Hoggan
Head Coach - Clearfield High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 junior right-handed pitcher and infielder batted .554 with 26 home runs and 68 RBI this past season, leading the Bees (29-6) to the Class 5A state championship series. Blackmer also produced 11 doubles, 28 walks and scored 40 runs to compile a .669 on-base percentage and a 1.522 slugging percentage. In the circle, she went 14-3 with a 1.35 ERA, striking out 220 batters while allowing just 62 hits in 108.2 innings. An All-State selection as a freshman and sophomore, she concluded her junior year with 49 home runs in her prep softball career.

Academic Achievement

Blackmer has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. She has made a verbal commitment to receive athletic aid to play softball at Utah Valley University beginning in the fall of 2027.

Exemplary Character

A member of the Box Elder High choir, Blackmer has volunteered locally making care kits and blankets for patients at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City in addition to serving as a youth softball and soccer coach. She has also donated her time to multiple community service initiatives through her church youth group.