| 2009 NPF Draft | |
| Sport: | softball |
| Date: | February 17, 2009 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM EST |
| Location: | Uniontown, OH |
| League: | National Pro Fastpitch |
| Teams: | 5 |
| First: | Kaitlin Cochran OF Arizona State selected by Akron Racers |
| Most: | Akron Racers, 8 picks |
| Fewest: | Washington Glory, 3 picks |
| Overall: | 25 |
| Prev: | 2008 NPF Draft |
| Next: | 2010 NPF Draft |
The 2009 NPF Senior Draft is the sixth annual NPF Draft. It was held February 17, 2009 7:00 PM EST, hosted by the Akron Racers at the Cambria Suites Akron-Canton Airport location for the 2009 season.[1] It was streamed live on TheSoftballChannel.com.[2] The first selection was Arizona State's Kaitlin Cochran, picked by the Akron Racers.Athletes are not allowed by the NCAA to sign professional contracts until their collegiate seasons have ended.
After the draft, but before the season began, the Washington Glory ceased operations for financial reasons. Subsequently, NPF and United States Specialty Sports Association(USSSA) began a partnership, which resulted in the expansion team USSSA Pride inheriting the Glory's player contracts and draft choices.[3]
Following are the 25 selections from the 2009 NPF Senior Draft:[4]
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaitlin Cochran | OF | Akron Racers | Arizona State | |
| 2 | DJ Mathis | P | Akron Racers | Oklahoma | |
| 3 | Laurie Wagner | OF | Rockford Thunder | Houston | |
| 4 | Brette Reagan | INF | Philadelphia Force | Baylor | |
| 5 | Brandice Balschmiter | P | Chicago Bandits |
| Pick | Player | Pos. | NPF Team | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Jenae Leles | INF | Rockford Thunder | ||
| 7 | Brittany Weil | P | Akron Racers | ||
| 8 | Kim Waleszonia | OF | Washington Glory | ||
| 9 | Lillian Hammond | OF | Philadelphia Force | ||
| 10 | Tammy Williams+ | INF | Chicago Bandits |
| Pick | Player | Pos. | NPF Team | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Ashley Charters+ | INF | Rockford Thunder | ||
| 12 | Samantha Ricketts | INF | Akron Racers | ||
| 13 | Stacey Nelson | P | Washington Glory | ||
| 14 | Jamie Schloredt | C | Chicago Bandits | ||
| 15 | Jessica Valis+ | INF | Chicago Bandits | Houston |
| Pick | Player | Pos. | NPF Team | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Danielle Kinley | OF | Philadelphia Force | ||
| 17 | Melissa Pura | INF | Akron Racers | Cal Poly | |
| 18 | Micaela Minner | UT | Akron Racers | ||
| 19 | Sari-Jane Jenkins | OF | Akron Racers | ||
| 20" | Amber Patton+ | INF | Chicago Bandits |
| Pick | Player | Pos. | NPF Team | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Ashley Holcombe | C | Rockford Thunder | ||
| 22 | Missy Penna | P | Akron Racers | ||
| 23 | Maddy Coon | INF | Washington Glory | Stanford | |
| 24 | Breanna Brown | OF | Rockford Thunder | North Carolina | |
| 25 | Izmena Cabrera | OF | Chicago Bandits | Sacramento State |