| 2012 NPF College Draft | |
| Sport: | softball |
| Date: | March 7, 2012 |
| Time: | 5:00 PM CST |
| Location: | Memphis, Tennessee |
| League: | National Pro Fastpitch |
| Teams: | 4 |
| Expansion Teams: | 11 |
| First: | Brittany Mack P LSU selected by USSSA Pride |
| Most: | USSSA Pride 7 picks |
| Fewest: | Carolina Diamonds, 3 picks |
| Overall: | 20 |
| Prev: | 2011 NPF Draft |
| Next: | 2013 NPF Draft |
The 2012 NPF Draft is the ninth annual NPF Draft. It was held March 7, 2012, 5:00 PM CST in Memphis, TN at the Peabody Hotel for the 2012 season.[1] It was streamed live on the NPF's website.[2] The first selection was LSU's Brittany Mack, picked by the USSSA Pride.[3] Athletes are not allowed by the NCAA to sign professional contracts until their collegiate seasons have ended.
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 | Brittany Mack | P | USSSA Florida Pride | LSU | |
| 2 | Kimi Pohlman+ | OF | Chicago Bandits | Washington | |
| 3 | Lexy Bennett | SS | Akron Racers | Texas | |
| 4 | Andrea Harrison | UT | USSSA Florida Pride | UCLA |
| Pick | Player | Pos. | NPF Team | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kristyn Sandberg+ | INF/C | USSSA Florida Pride | Georgia | |
| 6 | Katie Schroeder | OF | Chicago Bandits | UCLA | |
| 7 | Hillary Bach | P | Akron Racers | Arizona State | |
| 8 | Valerie Arioto | UT/P | USSSA Florida Pride | California |
| Pick | Player | Pos. | NPF Team | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Sara Plourde | P | Carolina Diamonds | UMass | |
| 10 | Stephanie Ricketts | P | Chicago Bandits | Hawai'i | |
| 11 | Amanda Chidester+ | 3B | Akron Racers | Michigan | |
| 12 | Michelle Moultrie | OF | USSSA Florida Pride | Florida |
| Pick | Player | Pos. | NPF Team | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Kelsi Weseman | SS | Carolina Diamonds | Georgia Tech | |
| 14 | Alicia Herron | SS | Akron Racers | Ohio State | |
| 15 | Jen Mineau | P | Akron Racers | Fordham | |
| 16 | Nikia Williams | UT | USSSA Florida Pride | Washington |
| Pick | Player | Pos. | NPF Team | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Angel Bunner | P | Carolina Diamonds | Auburn | |
| 18 | Adrienne Monka | 1B | Chicago Bandits | Northwestern | |
| 19 | Jamia Reed | OF | Akron Racers | California | |
| 20 | Christi Orgeron | UT | USSSA Florida Pride | Louisiana–Lafayette |