WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue softball head coach Boo De Oliveira welcomed the No. 39 recruiting class in the nation according to Extra Inning Softball. The 2021 class is made up of five signees and will join the team for the 2021-22 season.
Four of the five signees are ranked among the top 50 in the nation in their position, including two in the top-25.
Signees includes outfielder Kyndall Bailey, pitcher/shortstop Tyrina Jones, pitcher Kendall Klochack, third/first baseman Olivia McFadden and catcher Ryen Rassi.
"All of the recruits in this class are individually ranked and have competed for high-caliber travel ball teams," said De Oliveira. "Their experiences competing against some of the best teams in the country will help them be ready to compete at the Power Five, Big Ten level. We look forward to these future Boilers making an immediate impact on our program."
Kyndall Bailey
Position: OF
Hit/Throw: L/R
Hometown: Birmingham, Ala.
High School: Ramsay
Intended Major: Biology
Club Team: Atlanta Vipers- Holbrook
Quick Hits:
"For me, being a Boilermaker represents hard work, integrity, and future success. My goal is to never take this investment into my future lightly. While I know that my experiences at Purdue will include fun times and hard work, I also understand that having the opportunity to graduate from Purdue University will provide a framework of potential rewards throughout my life. So for me, being a Boilermaker is not only the opportunity of a lifetime, it will be a part of my life that I will always be most proud of."
De Oliveira on Bailey:
"Kyndall has real-deal speed. She is an athletic outfielder who is a true triple-threat. She will not only hit for average and power, but she will for sure keep opposing catchers on their toes with her speed. We know that her combo of speed and power will help our team be successful."
Tyrina Jones
Position: SS/UTL/RHP
Hit/Throw: R/R
Hometown: Lake Worth, Fla.
High School: Park Vista Community
Intended Major: Health and Human Sciences
Club Team: Lady Dukes Lamar 18U Gold
Quick Hits:
"It means a lot to be able to play under these amazing coaches who believe in me and I am excited to play with the girls on the team and battle for a championship."
De Oliveira on Jones:
"Tyrina is the complete package, ranked not only as a top 25 pitcher, but as the 42nd overall player in the country. She is extremely athletic and very versatile, able to play middles and corners, as well as pitch. She hits for power and runs the bases with speed. Ty's work ethic is second to none and with her proven success against top-caliber teams, she will be a big-time impact player for us."
Kendall Klochack
Position: LHP
Hit/Throw: L/L
Hometown: Grand Blanc, Mich.
High School: Grand Blanc
Intended Major: Actuarial Science
Club Team: NJ Intensity 18U KOD Premier
Quick Hits:
Klochak on joining the Purdue softball family:
"Becoming a member of the Purdue Softball family is a dream come true. Being on campus and around the coaches and team makes me feel like I'm at home. I also love how the players are students first and athletes second and the emphasis on succeeding academically."
De Oliveira on Klochack:
"Kendall is the 18th ranked overall player in the country. She pitches to all quadrants with very good pitch movement and is a mature competitor on the mound. Kendall has faced some of the best hitters in the country and shown great success. She will make an immediate impact in the circle for us."
Olivia McFadden
Position: 3B/1B
Hit/Throw: R/R
Hometown: Katy, Texas
High School: Katy
Intended Major: Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
Club Team: Texas Bombers
Quick Hits:
McFadden on her style of play:
"I'm a power hitting corner (3B & 1B). I also take a lot of pride in my defense, as I try to help my team by being a shut-down corner. I'll do anything to help my team win and I compete on every pitch."
De Oliveira on McFadden:
"Olivia is a solid hitter and defender who can play both corners. She is the 47th ranked overall player in the country and her power numbers back up that ranking. She has played at a very competitive level and we see her bat making a major impact on the stats column for the Boilers."
Ryen Rassi
Position: C/UTL
Hit/Throw: R/R
Hometown: Bentonville, Ark.
High School: Bentonville West
Intended Major: Health Sciences, Pre-Professional
Club Team: Tulsa Elite / 18u National
Quick Hits:
"Being a part of such a highly regarded school is amazing. I'm so excited to get on campus and meet my teammates and begin preparing for my future goals."
De Oliveira on Rassi:
"Ryen is not only a major defensive threat with her strong arm behind the plate, but she is a huge offensive threat, hitting extra base hits and homers. She is passionate about the game and her energy is contagious. We know she will help us reach our goals."
Four of the five signees are ranked among the top 50 in the nation in their position, including two in the top-25.
Signees includes outfielder Kyndall Bailey, pitcher/shortstop Tyrina Jones, pitcher Kendall Klochack, third/first baseman Olivia McFadden and catcher Ryen Rassi.
"All of the recruits in this class are individually ranked and have competed for high-caliber travel ball teams," said De Oliveira. "Their experiences competing against some of the best teams in the country will help them be ready to compete at the Power Five, Big Ten level. We look forward to these future Boilers making an immediate impact on our program."
Kyndall Bailey
Position: OF
Hit/Throw: L/R
Hometown: Birmingham, Ala.
High School: Ramsay
Intended Major: Biology
Club Team: Atlanta Vipers- Holbrook
Quick Hits:
- Led the state of Alabama in batting average (.857), on-base % (2.000) and stolen bases (29) through 11 games before play halted due to COVID-19
- Ranked the No. 70 outfielder in Extra Inning Softball 2021 Recruiting Class
- Two-time Ramsay High School's Offensive Player of the Year
- Guided the Vipers to a 2017 ASA/USA third-place finish at Nationals
- Led the state of Alabama with an on-base % of .729 as a sophomore
- Third-best batting average in the state as a sophomore (.671) and fourth-highest in slugging % (1.186)
- Ramsay High School's Defensive Player of the Year as a freshman
- 2020 Birmingham Terrific 20 honoree
- Named to Alabama's 2020 All-State honors as a junior
- Selected for the Alabama North vs. South All-Star game
- Led her club team to a third-place finish in the Regional Triple Crown Sparkler Championships in Chattanooga, Tenn. as a junior
- Southeast Regional Champion in 2017
- Helped the Vipers to a 2017 TCS Junior Sparkler Champion title in Denver, Colorado
"For me, being a Boilermaker represents hard work, integrity, and future success. My goal is to never take this investment into my future lightly. While I know that my experiences at Purdue will include fun times and hard work, I also understand that having the opportunity to graduate from Purdue University will provide a framework of potential rewards throughout my life. So for me, being a Boilermaker is not only the opportunity of a lifetime, it will be a part of my life that I will always be most proud of."
De Oliveira on Bailey:
"Kyndall has real-deal speed. She is an athletic outfielder who is a true triple-threat. She will not only hit for average and power, but she will for sure keep opposing catchers on their toes with her speed. We know that her combo of speed and power will help our team be successful."
Tyrina Jones
Position: SS/UTL/RHP
Hit/Throw: R/R
Hometown: Lake Worth, Fla.
High School: Park Vista Community
Intended Major: Health and Human Sciences
Club Team: Lady Dukes Lamar 18U Gold
Quick Hits:
- Ranks No. 25 among pitchers by Extra Inning Softball's 2021 Recruiting Class
- Ranks No. 24 overall recruit by Extra Inning Softball
- Checks in at No. 8 in Florida for the 2021 recruiting class
- 2019 State Champion
- Named Florida Dairy Farmers Player of the Year
- Named Player of the Year by Palm Beach County All-Star Preps
- Miracle Sports Player of the Year
- Sun Sentinel Class Nine Player of the Year
- Produced a perfect 11-0 record as a junior before COVID-19 ended season early
- Recorded three home runs, 13 RBI and a 1.2 ERA over the 11 games
- Threw 75 strikeouts and hit three home runs in the shortened season
- Notched a 23-2 record as a sophomore, including a .61 ERA
- Tallied 223 strikeouts and 11 shutouts
- Secured one perfect game, two no-hitters and four one-hitters in 2019
- Accounted for 22 runs and a .451 batting average as a sophomore
- Blasted 24 RBI, eight doubles and two home runs in 2019
"It means a lot to be able to play under these amazing coaches who believe in me and I am excited to play with the girls on the team and battle for a championship."
De Oliveira on Jones:
"Tyrina is the complete package, ranked not only as a top 25 pitcher, but as the 42nd overall player in the country. She is extremely athletic and very versatile, able to play middles and corners, as well as pitch. She hits for power and runs the bases with speed. Ty's work ethic is second to none and with her proven success against top-caliber teams, she will be a big-time impact player for us."
Kendall Klochack
Position: LHP
Hit/Throw: L/L
Hometown: Grand Blanc, Mich.
High School: Grand Blanc
Intended Major: Actuarial Science
Club Team: NJ Intensity 18U KOD Premier
Quick Hits:
- Ranked the No. 12 pitcher in the nation by Extra Inning Softball 2021 Recruiting Class
- Ranked T-No. 18 in the nation by Extra Inning Softball's 2021 Recruiting Class
- Ranked No. 77 by FloSoftball's 2021 Recruiting Class as a sophomore
- Guided Grand Blanc to a 2019 Conference championship title
- 2019 District Champion
- First team All-State as a sophomore
- Two-time first team All-District honoree
- Named the Saginaw Valley League Most Valuable Player
- Awarded Fling Area Player of the Year (mLive)
- Produced a 20-5 record as a sophomore over 146.1 innings pitched
- Tallied 299 strikeouts, allowing just 12 walks
- Recorded two perfect games, six no hitters and 10 shutouts during her sophomore campaign
- Academic All-Conference as a sophomore
Klochak on joining the Purdue softball family:
"Becoming a member of the Purdue Softball family is a dream come true. Being on campus and around the coaches and team makes me feel like I'm at home. I also love how the players are students first and athletes second and the emphasis on succeeding academically."
De Oliveira on Klochack:
"Kendall is the 18th ranked overall player in the country. She pitches to all quadrants with very good pitch movement and is a mature competitor on the mound. Kendall has faced some of the best hitters in the country and shown great success. She will make an immediate impact in the circle for us."
Olivia McFadden
Position: 3B/1B
Hit/Throw: R/R
Hometown: Katy, Texas
High School: Katy
Intended Major: Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
Club Team: Texas Bombers
Quick Hits:
- Ranked among No. 38 among infielders in Extra Inning Softball 2021 Recruiting Class
- No. 47 overall recruit by Extra Inning Softball
- Two-time Select 30 All-American honoree
- Two-time National Player of the Week by Extra Innings Softball
- 2018 first team All-District honoree
- Guided Katy to a 2019 Texas 6A State title
- Helped the Texas Bombers to a 2016 PGF Premier championship runner-up title
- Produced 11 home runs and 26 RBI, despite a shortened 2020 season
- Notched 42 RBI in 2019
- Closed her freshman season ranked No. 68 in the nation by FloSoftball
McFadden on her style of play:
"I'm a power hitting corner (3B & 1B). I also take a lot of pride in my defense, as I try to help my team by being a shut-down corner. I'll do anything to help my team win and I compete on every pitch."
De Oliveira on McFadden:
"Olivia is a solid hitter and defender who can play both corners. She is the 47th ranked overall player in the country and her power numbers back up that ranking. She has played at a very competitive level and we see her bat making a major impact on the stats column for the Boilers."
Ryen Rassi
Position: C/UTL
Hit/Throw: R/R
Hometown: Bentonville, Ark.
High School: Bentonville West
Intended Major: Health Sciences, Pre-Professional
Club Team: Tulsa Elite / 18u National
Quick Hits:
- Ranked No. 46 by Extra Innings Softball among catchers in 2020
- 2019 All-Arkansas Preps Team honoree
- Named first team All-State in 2019
- Two-time first team All-Conference honoree
- Helped her team to a 7A Arkansas state runner-up title in 2018
- As a freshman, led her team to a conference championship
- Slammed 11 home runs in 74 at-bats as a sophomore
- Recorded 42 RBI in 2018
- Secured 29 RBI and five home runs as a freshman
- Junior (2020) season was cancelled due to COVID-19
"Being a part of such a highly regarded school is amazing. I'm so excited to get on campus and meet my teammates and begin preparing for my future goals."
De Oliveira on Rassi:
"Ryen is not only a major defensive threat with her strong arm behind the plate, but she is a huge offensive threat, hitting extra base hits and homers. She is passionate about the game and her energy is contagious. We know she will help us reach our goals."