STANFORD, Calif. – Stanford softball head coach Jessica Allister and her staff announced the signings of five talented student-athletes to National Letters of Intent on Wednesday. Catcher/utility Chloe Doyle (Brighton, Colo./Brighton HS), infielder Ellee Eck (Andale, Kan./Andale HS), catcher Aly Kaneshiro (Santa Clarita, Calif./Hart HS), outfielder Caelan Koch (Scottsdale, Ariz./Saguaro HS), and pitcher Regan Krause (Pontiac, Ill./Pontiac HS) will join the Cardinal next fall.
"We are excited to announce the addition of Chloe, Ellee, Aly, Caelan and Regan to the Stanford softball family," Allister said of the group. "This class brings a wealth of speed and power while addressing our needs behind the plate and in the circle. Most importantly, this class is comprised of tremendous young women driven to compete for championships on the field while pursuing excellence in the classroom."
- Three-time All-Foothill League and All-Santa Clarita selection
- 2017 Los Angeles Daily News Newcomer of the Year
- Led Foothill League with 48 RBIs as a freshman
- Guided team to the CIF Division 3 finals in her first season
- Batting .454 over her high school career (114 hits, 98 RBIs and 79 Runs)
- Plays travel softball for the So Cal Choppers
- 2019 EMAC League Player of the Year
- 2019 Colorado Coaches All-State selection
- Hit .535 with an OPS of 1.607 in 2019
- Career batting average of .452
- Four-year varsity starter and led her team to four EMAC League Championships
- Four-time All-Conference selection, including first-team in each of her last three seasons
- Four-time State All-Academic team
"Given the looming graduation of Montana Dixon and Teaghan Cowles, catching was a priority for us in this recruiting class," Allister stated. "Chloe and Aly will fill that need well. Both Chloe and Aly are strong defensive catchers that will provide depth at the corner infield positions and add power to our offensive lineup.
- Plays travel softball for Wichita Mustangs
- Guided Mustangs to second-place finishes at Boulder IDT and ASA Nationals
- Earned varsity letters in track and basketball
- 2018 State Champion in women's 4x100m and 4x400m
- Placed in the top 5 at the Kansas State track meet in all four of her events
- Led her team to a State Championship in each of the last three seasons
According to Allister, "Ellee is a dynamic athlete that brings a special combination of speed, toughness and power. We anticipate Ellee spending most of her time in the outfield, but she could spend some time on the dirt as well."
- Two-time first-team All-State 4A and Arizona All-Academic selection
- Three-time All-City and All-Region first team
- 2018 Region Player of the Year
- 2018 All-Arizona selection
- Guided team to the 2018 conference title and a berth in the state tournament
- Hit .515 with 49 runs scored, 38 RBIs, six home runs and eight triples as a junior
"We have had the privilege of spending a lot of time working with Caelan at Stanford softball camps over the past couple of years, and are thrilled that she will spend the next four years in Palo Alto," Allister said. "Caelan is a true lefty with power potential and above average speed, as well as a tremendous teammate and tireless worker."
- Two-time Illinois Coaches Association 3A All-State first team selection
- Three-time Illini Prairie All-Conference pick
- Pontiac Township High School Team MVP in each of her last three seasons
- No. 8 player on the 2019 Extra Innings Softball Class of 2020 list
- 2019 16u Premier Girls Fastpitch Champion
"Regan is one of the best pitchers in the 2020 class," Allister said. "She has the ability to make the ball move both up and down coupled with a great change of speed. Regan's toughness and competitiveness are special. She has a great presence on the mound and her teammates love playing behind her."