Heading into the 2022 season for Wichita State, sophomore Addison Barnard had a target on her back. In her first season with the Shockers, Barnard started all 45 games hitting .315 and collected 53 RBIs, the current school record and fourth highest nationally. As a freshman, she also ranked fourteenth nationally in total bases and was one of seven Division-I players in the country to hit over 20 homers.
During that record breaking season, Barnard held an advantage over her opponents. Nobody had film of her, so she was seen as a wild card.
“Going into this season, I knew the scouting report was out and I’m not a freshman,” Barnard said.