Mackenzie Donihoo is a softball player who is playing for the Tennessee Lady Volunteers Softball. After enjoying three seasons at her hometeam Oklahoma, she became a national hero in 2021 when she helped lift the Sooner’s title with her jaw-dropping performance in the WCWS.
Although, the very next year her performance deteriorated and she only played 31 games total and started in 18 games. She finished the season with a batting average of 0.250, a home run, and 14 RBI. Besides upon the arrival of Alyssa Brito in the team, her role was narrowed down. Also, Brito was in blistering form throughout the season, her role remained limited in the team.
Early Life
Mackenzie was born on 17th March 2000 in Mustang, Oklahoma. Her parents are Brian and Gina Donihoo and she grew up with three siblings. Mackenzie has one brother (Reese) and one sister (Taylor). She went to Mustang High School, Mustang, and ever since her school days, she started playing baseball.
In fact, because of her performance, her school team was able to clinch three regional championships. Mackenzie as a senior earned All-state honors. She was part of all four regions and three all-district teams during her school time. Mackenzie is completing her graduation from Oklahoma University as a sophomore. She had offers from Arkansas, Missouri, and other state universities.
Mackenzie Donihoo Career
High School
For a span of three years, she showcased her talent as a member of the Demarini Aces, a prominent softball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Under the guidance of Coach Ryan Taylor, she honed her skills and achieved remarkable success. During the summer of 2018, her outstanding performance stood out as she maintained a remarkable batting average of .482.
Her impressive stats included 59 hits, 53 runs, 45 RBIs, 26 stolen bases, and 10 home runs. In recognition of her talent, FloSoftball ranked her as the 50th player in the Class of 2019, while Extra Innings Softball ranked her just one spot behind at 51. Later, she joined Mustang High School, where she continued to excel in the sport.
Her senior year proved to be particularly memorable, as she earned the prestigious title of all-state selection. Over the course of her high school career, she amassed an impressive collection of accolades, including four all-region and three all-district awards. Additionally, she led Mustang High School to three consecutive regional championships and helped secure the 2017 6A State Championship.
Sooners
Transitioning into college, she became a key player for the Sooners, participating in all 24 games during the season. Displaying her versatility, she split her starts between three positions: second base (13), center field (10), and first base (10). Though her batting average for the season stood at .145, she contributed significantly to the team’s performance. Accumulating a total of eight hits, eight runs, and six RBIs, she showcased her ability to make an impact on the game.
While her offensive numbers were notable, her defensive prowess also shone through. Throughout the season, she maintained a solid fielding percentage of .951, with 37 putouts and 21 assists. However, she encountered a few errors along the way, totaling three for the season.
Several standout moments defined her season, including two games where she delivered multiple RBIs. In an impressive performance against Wichita State on March 4th, she went 1-for-3, driving in two runs with a double. Similarly, in a game against Nebraska on February 21st, she contributed two runs batted in on a double, going 1-for-2. Another notable highlight was her two-run double against UNI on February 14th. Lastly, she kicked off the season with a solid performance against Nevada on February 6th, contributing to a run scored with a pair of walks.
Mackenzie Donihoo Biography |
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| Real Name | Mackenzie Donihoo |
| Birth Date | March 17, 2000 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 23 Years |
| Birth Place | Mustang, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Softball Player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Pisces |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 3” – in Centimeters – 160 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 50 kg – in Pounds – 110 lbs |
| Hips Size | 34 inches |
| Shoe Size | 7 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Body Type | Slim |
Family |
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| Father | Brian Donihoo |
| Mother | Gina Donihoo |
| Sister | Taylor Donihoo |
| Brother | Reese Donihoo |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Mustang High School |
| College | University of Tennessee, Knoxville |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Who is her boyfriend? | None |
Personal life
Mackenzie is young and focused on her career right now. She doesn’t have any relationship or boyfriend right now. Mackenzie has an Instagram account with 31.7K followers while she is following 770 users. She mostly posts about her games and has 86 posts on Instagram.
Mackenzie Donihoo Net worth
Mackenzie is receiving a monthly stipend right now and a good facility at the university. But all the details regarding the same are not public and are yet to be calculated.
Trivia
- Mackenzie played travel ball for three years, she played these sports with Demarini Aces in Kansas City.
- She has a batting average of .145 as of 2021 in her college team
- Mackenzie started all 24 games for her college team in the season.
- She couldn’t manage to hit any homeroom in the year 2020 but has recorded 6 RBIs and 8 runs in her account.
- She is currently an infield player for Oklahoma sooner’s softball team.
Curious as to where she is going from OU? Loved watching her excitement and playing.