Power Surge » The Cardinal has hit the ball with plenty of power to start 2025. Through 34 games, the team boasts 56 home runs. Last season, in 57 games, Stanford hit 56.
The 56 home runs are already the second-most in a season in program history, and have come from 12 different players, including first-career home runs from River Mahler and Ella Murchison.
Taryn it up at the Plate » Taryn Kern has been crushing at the plate to start the season, leading the team in home runs (13) and slugging percentage (.825).
The Cardinal's leadoff hitter, Kern leads the team in runs scored (39), as well as total bases (85). Kern's 13 home runs are tied for the fifth-most by a Cardinal batter in program history, and the most in a season since 2015.
The slugging percentage is good for the third-best in the ACC, and the home run total is good for fourth.
Running Past the Competition » Emily Jones has been on a tear to open the season, leading the team with a .465 batting average. The clip is the best in the ACC, and 20th in the NCAA.
In 34 games this season, Jones has posted 17 multi-hit games, scoring 37 runs this season, the second-most on the team.
Jones has added the long ball to her arsenal this season – her six home runs are the third-most on the team and a new career high. Jones' 53 hits and .512 OBP on the year each lead the team and are in the top 10 in the ACC.
They've Been in the Weight Room » The season's power surge at the plate includes career years from players from up and down the lineup.
Jones, River Mahler, Kyra Chan and Allie Clements have each hit more home runs in 2025 than in all of their previous seasons combined.
- Mahler entered the season with 0 home runs in 128 games, and has now hit 6 in 33
- Jones entered the season with 1 home run in 111 games, and has now hit 6 in 34
- Chan entered the season with 1 home run in 86 games, and has now hit 5 in 34
- Clements entered the season with 3 home runs in 86 games, and has now hit 4 in 34