Power Surge » The Cardinal has hit the ball with plenty of power to start 2025. Through 30 games, the team boasts 50 home runs. Last season, in 57 games, Stanford hit 56.
The 50 home runs are already the fourth-most in a season in program history. The 50 homers have come from 11 different players, including first-career home runs from River Mahler and Ella Murchison.
Taryn it up at the Plate » Kern has been crushing at the plate to start the season, leading the team in home runs (10) and slugging percentage (.800).
The Cardinal's leadoff hitter, Kern leads the team with 33 runs scored. Kern leads the team in on-base percentage (.517), thanks in part to a team-leading 21 walks and 7 HBP. Kern's 72 total bases also lead the team.
The 10 home runs through 30 games already surpassed her season total from all of last season. The junior's 10 homers are the fifth most in the ACC, and her .800 slugging percentage is sixth best.
Running Past the Competition » Junior Emily Jones has been on a tear to open the season, leading the team with a .455 batting average. The average is the fourth-best in the ACC, and 38th in the NCAA.
In just 30 games this season, Jones has posted 14 multi-hit games. Jones has scored 31 runs this season, the second-most on the team. Jones has added the long ball to her arsenal this season – her five home runs are the fifth-most on the team and a new career high.
Jones' 45 hits and .509 OBP on the year are the ninth-most in the ACC. Jones' 66 total bases are the third-most on the team.
Ice Cold River » Junior River Mahler leads the team with 33 RBI this season, posting a career year thanks to timely hitting. With runners on base, Mahler is 29-for-60 on the season for a .483 average, including a .500 clip (20-for-40) with runners in scoring position.
Mahler has also driven in a run every time she's been up with a runner on third and less than two outs (10-for-10). The junior's 1.14 RBI per game are the 10th most in the ACC, and the RBI total is good for 17th.
Mahler's .436 batting average is the ninth-best in the ACC. Mahler's team-leading 33 RBI on the season are already a new career high in just 29 games.