| 2008 NPF Draft | |
| Sport: | softball |
| Date: | February 18, 2008 |
| League: | National Pro Fastpitch |
| Teams: | 6 |
| First: | Katie Burkhart P Arizona State selected by Philadelphia Force |
| Most: | Akron Racers, 6 picks |
| Fewest: | New England Riptide, Washington Glory, Chicago Bandits; 3 picks each |
| Overall: | 24 |
| Prev: | 2007 NPF Draft |
| Next: | 2009 NPF Draft |
The 2008 NPF Senior Draft is the fifth annual NPF Draft. It was held February 18, 2008 via conference call for the 2008 season.[1] The first selection was Arizona State's Katie Burkhart, picked by the Philadelphia Force.[2] Athletes are not allowed by the NCAA to sign professional contracts until their collegiate seasons have ended.
Following are the 24 selections from the 2008 NPF Senior Draft:Position key:
C = Catcher; UT = Utility infielder; INF = Infielder; 1B = First base; 2B =Second base SS = Shortstop; 3B = Third base; OF = Outfielder; RF = Right field; CF = Center field; LF = Left field; P = Pitcher; RHP = right-handed Pitcher; LHP = left-handed Pitcher; DP =Designated player
Positions are listed as combined for those who can play multiple positions.
| Pick | Player | Pos. | NPF Team | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Rachel Folden+ | C | Chicago Bandits | ||
| 8 | Savannah Long | INF | Philadelphia Force | ||
| 9 | Emily Nichols | C | Chicago Bandits | ||
| 10 | Aileen Morales | SS | Chicago Bandits | ||
| 11 | Kate Robinson | P/1B | Akron Racers | ||
| 12 | Lauren Eckermann | P | Rockford Thunder |
| Pick | Player | Pos. | NPF Team | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Tonya Callahan+ | 1B | Rockford Thunder | ||
| 14 | TJ Eadus | C | New England Riptide | Creighton | |
| 15 | Shannon Doepking+ | C | Akron Racers | ||
| 16 | Courtney Bures | SS | Washington Glory | ||
| 17 | Angelena Mexicano | SS | Akron Racers | Illinois | |
| 18 | Susan Ogden | C | Akron Racers |
| Pick | Player | Pos. | NPF Team | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Sandy Vojik | UT | Rockford Thunder | ||
| 20 | Beth Boden | SS | Rockford Thunder | Tennessee Tech | |
| 21 | Tory Yamaguchi | C | Philadelphia Force | ||
| 22 | Jordan Praytor | UT | New England Riptide | ||
| 23 | Brittany Barnes | INF | Akron Racers | ||
| 24 | Cambria Miranda | UT | Washington Glory | Oregon State |