Haverford’s Kerri McCallum is Main Line Girls Athlete of the Week

The senior third baseman was a key factor in the Fords’ drive to their first-ever PIAA 6A state softball championship final last spring, and has continued her strong hitting this season (.533 batting average, 16 hits, 13 runs, 9 RBIs) as Haverford is off to a 9-0 start as of April 25. Last year, McCallum batted .516 with 8 doubles, 4 home runs, a .828 slugging percentage, 22 RBIs, 19 runs scored and only 5 strikeouts. She received first team All-Main Line softball honors and is noted for her power and consistency at the plate, and her vocal leadership. Off the field, McCallum participates in Best Buddies and is a fundraising officer for that organization. In the fall, she will head to Lock Haven University, where she will play softball and study nursing.

Fun facts – Kerri McCallum

Favorite book: Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls.

Favorite author: Dr. Seuss.

Favorite TV show: Survivor.

Favorite movie: Blind Side.

Favorite athlete: Fletcher Cox.

Favorite pre-game pump-up song: Hotel Room Service – Pitbull.

Favorite team: Phillies.

Favorite place to visit: Jim Thorpe, PA

Favorite pre-game meal: “My homemade garlic oil pasta.”

Person I most admire, and why: “Erin McCallum, my big sister. I have always looked up to her since I was little. I might not have shown it in the best ways, like stealing her clothes but I have always wanted to be just like her. Erin is strong, beautiful, independent, and I will always look up to her for the rest of my life.”

Family members: parents Pat and Crissy, brother Patrick, sister Erin and dog Champ.

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