Regional All-American Division I Power Hitter, Versatile Outfielder with 80+ Stolen Bases (School Record) available 2022 Summer and 2022/23 Winter
Name: Destini Brown
Height: 173cm
Weight: 75kg
DOB: May 12, 1999
Date Available: August 1, 2022
Bats: R
Throws: R
Positions: OF, CF
Positions (alt): Youth Coach, SS, OF, RF, LF
College: The University of Southern Mississippi
Personal
Destini has good power at the plate but is also a very good contact hitter, consistently posting high on-base percentages and striking out at a low rate.
She has excellent speed, has successfully stolen a base in 84 of 89 career attempts, and is a good baserunner. Her speed is a big asset in the outfield, where she is able to run down balls others often cannot. She has primarily been a centerfielder but has played all three outfield positions, as well as shortstop, so she brings versatility to a club’s roster.
Destini describes herself as a “team-first” player. “I put my team before my own needs and put my teammates’ accomplishments above my own. I lead not only by example but vocally when it is needed. I strive to challenge my teammates to be the absolute best they can be.”
She has youth coaching experience and would be interested in assisting a club’s coaching staff.
Career Highlights
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Experience at NCAA Division I level
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+.300 career batting average
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Yearly on-base percentages range from .417 – .500
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40 percent of hits have been for extra bases
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110 walks versus just 68 strikeouts in 152 games
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94-percent success rate at base-stealing
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Named to conference all-freshman team (2018)
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First-team all-conference in 2019 and 2021
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First player in at school to steal more than 100 bases in a career
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Second-Team NFCA All-South Region selection 2022
- Led the team with 49 runs. Finished the season with 59 hits and 8 home runs.
- Led Conference USA in stolen bases with 29.
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High School:
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Helped lead team to state championship in 2015
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First-team all-conference (2014-2017)
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Voted conference player of the year in 2017
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Overseas Goals
Destini wants to extend her playing career, continue to learn, and help grow the game globally. She also is excited about experiencing new environments and cultures.
Articles/Recognitions
Davis and Brown Named to Preseason All-C-USA Team
Brown Breaks Stolen Base Record as Southern Miss Claims Two Wins
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
| YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Coach | Southern Renegade | 14u | |
| 2017-22 | Camp Instructor | Southern Mississippi Softball | High School | |
| 2016-Present | Hitting and Fielding Instructor | Private | Ages 6-12 |
Stats
College/Amateur Batting
| Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Southern Mississippi | 51 | 137 | 50 | 48 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 25 | 39 | 20 | 22 | 4 | .350 | .500 | .591 |
| 2020 | Southern Mississippi | 22 | 56 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 0 | .232 | .419 | .375 |
| 2021 | Southern Mississippi | 49 | 139 | 43 | 38 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 33 | 24 | 35 | 1 | .273 | .417 | .489 |
| 2022 | Southern Mississippi | 52 | 161 | 49 | 59 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 27 | 32 | 23 | 29 | 2 | .366 | .475 | .615 |