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University of North Florida Athletics

2024 Softball Roster

32 Ashley Kirkbride

  • Position Infielder
  • Year Senior
  • Height 5-5
  • Bats / Throws Health Administration
  • Hometown Oldsmar, Fla.
  • High School East Lake
  • Previous School St. Johns River State

Biography

ASUN Academic Honor Roll (2022-23, 2023-24)

Senior - 2024
  • Started eight of 30 games played with four hits and eight runs scored as a pinch runner on the season.
  • All four hits came in a pair of multi-hit games against Queens and UCF.
  • Also notched one of her eight runs against the Knights, as well as in the ASUN Championship against FGCU May 10.

Junior - 2023
  • Batted .212 (14-for-66) while starting 27 of 34 games played with 14 hits, 11 runs scored and an RBI.
  • Recorded an OPS of .515 with a .227 SLG% and a .288 OB%, along with 15 total bases and six stolen bases.
  • Also batted .200 (7-for-35) in ASUN play with seven hits, four runs and an RBI.
  • Three multi-hit games with two combined runs scored against Troy, FAU and Jacksonville State.
  • Scored twice in same game against Northern Kentucky and Liberty.
  • Made first start as an Osprey against Presbyterian Feb. 25.
  • Went 1-for-2 with an RBI against North Alabama Apr. 15.

Prior to UNF
  • 2022 All Mid-Florida Conference First Team 
  • 2021 All Mid-Florida Conference Second Team
  • Two-year letterwinner at St. Johns River State in Palatka, Fla.
  • Is coming off a sophomore junior college season in which she put up big numbers as a table setter.
  • In the '22 season, Kirkbride registered 41 runs, 60 hits, 11 doubles, five triples, two home runs, 34 RBI, 27 walks and 28 stolen bases.
  • Slashed .347/.451/.503 during her sophomore season.
  • Had a .963 fielding percentage over 81 chances in conference play.
  • Four-year letterwinner at East Lake HS in Tarpon Springs, Fla.
  • Was an all-county second team and honorable mention honoree at East Lake.
  • Won three district championships during her time at East Lake HS.

Personal:
  • Intends to major in health administration
  • Daughter of Sharon and Dave Kirkbride
  • Has two siblings, David and Ryan
  • Dean's list student in high school

Why UNF: 
"I decided to sign to UNF because everyone made my decision easy.  The coaching staff clearly showed me how much they believe in me and want me to be a part of their program.  Every corner I turned there was a resource for any assistance I may need. When I left my visit, I had a gut feeling that this was my future home."

Statistics

Season:
2024

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 32

    2023Junior

    Utility
    5'5"
    32
  • 32

    2024Senior

    Infielder
    5'5"
    32