One of the great things about softball players when it comes to choosing a college is they often look for a school that fits their long-term needs, not just their softball ones.

Take Kassidy Krupit, for example.

The 2018 All-State pitcher/infielder from Suwanee, Georgia, had offers and heavy interest from over 20 major programs including ones from the SEC, Pac-12, Big 12, Big Ten and others.

In December, Kassidy told us why she “went small school” by choosing Delaware.  

She added to that this week when she told FloSoftball, “I chose the University of Delaware for a number of reasons: the coaches, the campus, and the environment. But the one thing that really stood out to me was the school’s academic opportunities.”

“The academic opportunities that Delaware provides its students are tremendous. My interest is in Health Care, specifically Physical Therapy, and Delaware has the No. 2 Physical Therapy program in the nation and No. 1 when counting only schools with a softball program.”

The Hot 100 caliber sophomore who hit in the cleanup spot for the GA Impact team that placed second at PGF Nationals last summer adds, “On my (unofficial campus) visit, Coach John Seneca set up a tour of the Physical Therapy department with one the department professors. This was a great experience! It was a very personal tour where I had the chance to ask a lot of specific questions, one-on-one with someone that practices in the field.”

Krupit, who can pitch and play several infield positions, says the ability to pitch and hit was also a factor in her decision.

“I think my versatility is one of my strengths,” she says, “but some programs don’t allow their pitchers to hit. At Delaware, I will have the opportunity to pitch, hit, and field, which is important to me.

Here’s a closer look at Krupit who you’ll be hearing a lot more about in the next few years…

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Name: Kassidy Krupit
Year: 2018
Position(s): pitcher/infield
Club Team: East Cobb Bullets 16u Gold- Biele (previously Georgia Impact- Lewis)
High School: Lambert (Suwanee, Georgia)
High School Stats (fall 2015): batting average of .462; slugging percentage of .808; on-base percentage of .529; played shortstop with a 98% fielding percentage.
High School Accomplishments: All-State, All-Region, All-County (2015, 2014); school record holder for doubles hit in a season two years in a row (beat her own record) and record holder for most stolen bases in a game
Club Accomplishments: 2015 PGF Nationals 2nd place; 2014 PGF Nationals 25th place; 2013 ASA Nationals 3rd place; 2013 Georgia ASA State Champions; 2012 ASA Nationals 9th place

Softball Superstitions:
I always touch the dirt with my hand between pitches while pitching.

Favorite activity to do other than softball:
Hiking! I love hiking the Rockies when I'm in Colorado but here in Georgia, my friends and I hike the Appalachians.

Most embarrassing moment:
I kinda have a lot... Let's just say I've "tripped" walking back to the mound a few times.

Favorite TV show:
Grey's Anatomy

Favorite Movie:
Step Brothers

What career do you want to pursue at the University of Delaware?
Sports orthopedic physical therapy or sports orthopedic surgery.

Favorite subject:
Science, especially anatomy and chemistry

Other sports:
Growing up, I was the only girl that played football with all the boys. I was the quarterback!

Music abilities:
I'm a really good rapper!

Favorite thing to do:
Definitely traveling the country playing softball. I've already lost track of all the places I've played at!

Describe yourself off the field:
Goofy or outgoing

Describing yourself on the field:
Driven or competitive

Greatest softball achievement:
Placing 2nd at PGF nationals in 2015

Coolest thing about softball:
Having friends and meeting people from across the country!

High school accomplishments:
Making the Georgia All-County, All-Region, and All-State teams every year

Team goal:
Win PGF Nationals

Personal goal:
Make the Louisville Slugger Hit Club

Favorite music genre:
Country

Favorite pet:
Dogs, I have three right now! I honestly don't know how I'm going to survive in college without a dog.