ARKANSAS SOFTBALL
Leslie Dixon
# 7
Catcher
Height: 5-6 
Sophomore
Bats:  Throws:  R
Previous Affiliations
   Edmond North
Hometown
   Edmond, Okla.
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Courtesy: Zach Lawson, Athletic Media Relations
Release: 12/18/2009

2009: Dixon appeared in 11 games during the 2009 season with three starts behind the plate as the team's catcher. She singled and scored in Arkansas' three-run sixth inning against Western Kentucky during the Metrodome Classic. Dixon entered in the third inning of game two in a doubleheader against UMKC and doubled to left field in her first at-bat. She eventually came around to score on a home run by her sister, Miranda. In the classroom, she was a member of the SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll.

2008: Dixon appeared in 23 games for the Razorbacks, including 10 starts. She had four hits, three runs, two RBI and one home run during her freshman campaign. She scored a career-high two runs against Saint Louis. Dixon belted her first career home run in Arkansas’ 3-0 win over Kentucky. She was also a member of the 2008 Southeastern Conference Freshman Academic Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Dixon was the starting catcher all four years at Edmond North High School. She earned All-Edmond honors every year, was all-conference three years and all-state as a senior. Dixon hit .444 during her senior year. She guided her team to two fifth-place finishes and one state championship. Dixon played for the Oklahoma Ultimate club team.

PERSONAL: Born Feb. 20, 1989, she is the daughter of Thomas and Linda Dixon. She has an older sister, Miranda, and four younger brothers, Jordan, Joel, Lance and Andrew. Her sister Miranda also plays softball for Arkansas. Dixon is majoring in nutrition.

 

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