2009 NPF Draft | |||||
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General information | |||||
Sport | softball | ||||
Date | February 17, 2009 | ||||
Time | 7:00 PM EST | ||||
Location | Uniontown, OH | ||||
League | National Pro Fastpitch | ||||
Teams | 5 | ||||
First Selection |
Kaitlin Cochran OF Arizona State |
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Most Selections | Akron Racers, 8 picks | ||||
Fewest Selections | Washington Glory, 3 picks | ||||
Overall Selections | 25 | ||||
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Kaitlin Cochran OF Arizona State
The 2009 NPF Senior Draft is the sixth annual NPF Draft. It was held February 17, 2009 7:00 PM EST, hosted by the Akron Racers at the Cambria Suites Akron-Canton Airport location for the 2009 season. It was streamed live on TheSoftballChannel.com. The first selection was Arizona State's Kaitlin Cochran, picked by the Akron Racers.Athletes are not allowed by the NCAA to sign professional contracts until their collegiate seasons have ended.
After the draft, but before the season began, the Washington Glory ceased operations for financial reasons. Subsequently, NPF and United States Specialty Sports Association(USSSA) began a partnership, which resulted in the expansion team USSSA Pride inheriting the Glory's player contracts and draft choices.
Following are the 25 selections from the 2009 NPF Senior Draft:
Position key:
C = Catcher; UT = Utility infielder; INF = Infielder; 1B = First base; 2B =Second base SS = Shortstop; 3B = Third base; OF = Outfielder; RF = Right field; CF = Center field; LF = Left field; P = Pitcher; RHP = right-handed Pitcher; LHP = left-handed Pitcher; DP =Designated player
Positions are listed as combined for those who can play multiple positions.