Dani Lee

Class:
Freshman
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Height:
5-7
Hometown:
McLouth, Kan.
Position:
UTL
Prev School:
McLouth HS

Prep

Graduated from McLouth High School
Holds Kansas State career records in home runs (48), RBI (235) and hits (186), while her 18 homers in 2024 tied the single-season state record
Four-time Kansas Coaches All-State (first team in 2023, 2024, 2025; second team in 2022)
Four-time 2-1A Sports in Kansas All-State, including three-time first team
Three-time Sports in Kansas 2-1A Player of the Year
Three-time Sports in Kansas Top 9 All Classes
Four-time first team All-NEKL
As a freshman, went 11-0 with 100 strikeouts, a 0.719 ERA and 0.596 WHIP, hitting .579 with a 1.775 OPS, six homers and 40 RBI
During sophomore season, went 12-0 with 119 strikeouts, a 0.137 ERA and 0.333 WHIP, batting .571 with a 1.942 OPS, 11 home runs and 61 RBI
In 2024, posted an 18-2 record with 291 strikeouts, a 0.707 ERA and 0.459 WHIP, hitting .659 with a 2.361 OPS, 18 home runs and 59 RBI
As a senior, went 19-1 with 257 strikeouts, a 0.32 ERA and 0.348 WHIP, batting .655 with a 2.116 OPS, 13 homers and 74 RBI
Also played volleyball for one year
Competed in club softball for Patterson Sports Academy and Select Fastpitch

Personal

Daughter of Brian and Tara Lee
Father, Brian Lee, played at Allen County College
Uncle, Jason Lee, played at Allen County College and Rockhurst
Uncle, Greg Lee, played at Allen County College
Intends to major in sports psychology
Birthday is April 25

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
When I stepped onto campus for the first time, I could feel the presence of God. The family atmosphere combined with the beautiful facilities made it impossible to go anywhere else. Being able to grow not only as a student-athlete but also as a child of God makes Liberty so special.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I’m not a very superstitious person, but I do like to have the same routine before games. On my high school team, before every game we would all dance to the song “Praise” by Elevation Worship. It made all the nerves I had go away and reminded me who I was really playing for!

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My coach, Ballard Patterson, is my biggest inspiration. He is fighting stage five neuroendocrine cancer and was my first competitive softball coach. He has shown me how to let kids have fun while competing at the highest levels. He has taught me to play for Christ and helped me to grow my faith in the Lord.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My sophomore year of high school, we won the first ever state title in our school’s history.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Raising Cane’s is my favorite place to eat because it was the place me and my friends would always go to celebrate any victory, no matter the size. Also, Cane’s sauce is the best!

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Whoop

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Fishing

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
My dog Oakley is a German Shepard/Beagle/Shar Pei/Great Pyrenees mix.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Rachel Garcia

What is your favorite possession and why?
My Bible, because whenever I have questions, I can always dive into the Word for answers.

What is your go-to karaoke song?
“I Thank God” by Maverick City Music

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Japan, because I’m 1/8 Japanese and I would love to see the culture and try all the foods there.