Kaylee McDowell has put together an impressive stretch in the circle, showing both strikeout ability and effectiveness at limiting opposing offenses. At the DC Elite Stars Over Mississippi Showcase, McDowell threw 11 innings and collected 13 strikeouts while posting a 1.27 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and holding opponents to a .250 batting average. That performance followed an even more dominant showing at the Stars Over Alabama tournament. Across 12 innings, McDowell struck out 18 hitters without allowing an earned run, finishing the tournament with a 0.00 ERA and 1.25 WHIP while limiting opposing hitters to just a .146 batting average. Combined between the two events, McDowell threw 23 innings with 31 strikeouts and did not allow opponents to consistently generate offense against her.

Kaylee McDowell enjoyed a strong fall season, but her pitching has taken a major step forward during school ball. McDowell is playing on Belmont High School’s varsity team as an 8th grader and is currently 9-3 in the circle, sporting a 1.00 ERA. In 77.1 innings of work, McDowell has struck out 139 batters against just 22 walks, allowing just one home run while hitting two with her bat. McDowell’s ability to strike out high school competition sets her apart among other pitchers her age. She attended Auburn’s camp in December and worked with Tigers ace SJ Guerin while there.