Kathryn Sandercock

McLean, Virginia

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Personal: Sandercock majored in psychology at Florida State. She has one sister who works as a graphic designer in New York City. Her favorite movie is Dirty Dancing, and she enjoys reading Sky Mall magazine. Tove Lo is her favorite singer, and she loves eating chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Sandercock's favorite television show is Love Island, and she aspires to become a college softball coach. She grew up with two dogs and helped McLean Little League reach the 2013 Little League Softball World Series Championship. Sandercock credits Florida State head softball coach Lonni Alameda as someone who has made a difference in her life. As a child, she played several instruments including the piano, clarinet, and violin. Her hobbies include reading, hiking, traveling, exploring different cities, and watching TV and movies. Sandercock chose to wear No. 31 in honor of her friend and former Florida State teammate Danielle Watson, and her walk-up song is "Wait Your Turn" by Rihanna.

2023 Championship Season: Sandercock was one of 14 players selected in the Athletes Unlimited Softball College Draft.

Other Professional Experience: Sandercock also had professional experience as the No. 6 overall selection in the 2023 Women's Professional Fastpitch Draft by the Texas Smoke.

International Experience: Sandercock has had success representing Team USA. She had a 1.40 earned run average in four appearances and helped guide the team to a Gold medal at the 2017 WBSC Junior Women's World Championship. She also contributed to Team USA's Bronze medal win at the 2019 USA Softball International Cup. In other competitions, Sandercock participated in the World Cup of Softball XII and the 2022 Canada Cup.

At Florida State: Sandercock was a five-year letter winner and appeared in 184 games as a pitcher from 2019 to 2023. She finished her career with an impressive 107-12 record and a 1.44 earned run average. Sandercock recorded 489 strikeouts in 718.0 innings pitched, with 30 complete games. She graduated as Florida State's single-season and career saves leader and is tied for third on the Seminoles' career victories list. She also ranks ninth in career innings pitched. Sandercock led Florida State to two NCAA Women's College World Series appearances and two Atlantic Coast Conference championships. She was a three-time First-Team All-ACC performer and was named the ACC Pitcher of the Year in 2023. Sandercock was also a Top 25 Finalist for the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Award in 2022 and 2023. She received NFCA Second-Team All-America honors in her final three seasons and was a three-time First-Team All-Southeast Region selection. In 2023, she earned First-Team All-America status from D1Softball and Softball America. In her final season at Florida State, Sandercock had a record of 28-4 with a program-record 10 saves. She recorded a 1.12 earned run average and 119 strikeouts in 193.0 innings pitched. Sandercock helped guide the Seminoles to the ACC regular season and tournament titles, as well as a berth in the NCAA Women's College World Series. She pitched the first perfect game in Florida State's NCAA Tournament history.

Height 5' 11"

Hometown McLean, Virginia

Pronouns She/Her