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University of Southern Indiana Athletics

2026 Softball Roster

Preston Leinenbach, USI Athletic Communications
Preston Leinenbach, USI Athletic Communications
Preston Leinenbach, USI Athletic Communications
Preston Leinenbach, USI Athletic Communications
Preston Leinenbach, USI Athletic Communications
Preston Leinenbach, USI Athletic Communications
Preston Leinenbach, USI Athletic Communications
Preston Leinenbach, USI Athletic Communications
Preston Leinenbach, USI Athletic Communications
Preston Leinenbach, USI Athletic Communications

6 Shelby Stivers

  • Position Catcher/Infielder
  • Height 5-5
  • Bat/Throw R/R
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Louisville, KY
  • Major Elementary Education

Biography

2026:
  • Started 11 games in 23 appearances as a junior.
  • Primarily appeared at third base or in a pinch-hit situation
  • Registered 27 at-bats and scored two runs.
  • Tallied an RBI in USI's road win against Western Illinois on March 14.
  • Recorded a hit in USI's road win against UT Martin on May 2.

2025:
  • Made 20 starts in 30 games played as a sophomore.
  • Primarily served in USI's infield or in pinch-hitting situations.
  • Scored four runs and had a pair of RBIs.
  • Walked eight times during the season.
  • Recognized as an Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete.
  • Named to the OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll.

2024:
  • Played in 20 games with 17 starts as a freshman.
  • Primarily appeared at third base or in a pinch-hit situation.
  • Hit .119 with five hits in 42 at-bats.
  • Had a double, a run, and four RBIs during the season.
  • Collected two RBIs in USI's win at SIUE on April 20.
  • Named to the OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll.
  • Recognized as an Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete.

HIGH SCHOOL: 
  • Attended Fern Creek High School.
  • Batted .460 in her 2022 junior season, being named to the 2022 Sixth Region Team.
  • Earned all-district team honors in consecutive seasons.
  • Was a member of the National Honor Society and the Beta Club.

TRAVEL TEAM: 
  • Led her Fusion Elite travel ball club in RBIs and home runs in the final fall season.

PERSONAL:
  • Daughter of Chris and Sara.

Statistics

Season:
2026

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 6

    2024Freshman

    Catcher/Infielder
    5'5"
    6
  • 6

    2025Sophomore

    Catcher/Infielder
    5'5"
    6
  • 6

    2026Junior

    Catcher/Infielder
    5'5"
    6