Athlete of the Week: Kaycie Peters, Dr. Phillips Little League

At 12 years old, Kaycie Peters not only was the youngest starter on the Dr. Phillips Little League All-Star Junior team but also was the tallest player at 5-foot-8.  

Peters was a top hitter in the team’s seven games through district, sectionals and states, finishing the All-Star summer with a .619 batting average, .667 on-base percentage and 13 hits, including three doubles and three triples. She had nine RBIs, nine runs scored, three walks and seven stolen bases. 

The rising seventh-grader at Southwest Middle School has shown she is a utility player with her ability to step into all nine positions on the field, including pitching and catching. It was her ninth season at DPLL and her third All-Star team in four eligible years. 

What do you enjoy most about softball? 

Getting to compete in a game I love with my friends. 

When did you start softball and why did you join? 

I started when I was 8, because my best friend was going to play, and I wanted to play with her.

Describe what your best softball memory? 

Playing all night in an overnight Halloween tournament with my travel team.

What has softball taught you? 

How to be a leader and how to be resilient.

How would you describe yourself as a teammate?

I try to be a good leader, always be positive and cheer on my teammates.

What advice would you give someone who just joined softball? 

Never give up, do your best and always have fun!

If you were a coach, what speech would you give the team? 

Lock in, stay focused and have fun!

What is your pre-game ritual? 

I have a little Jesus figurine that we found in a dugout. It brought us good luck, so now I bring it to every game, and we all rub his head before the game starts.

If you could pick a different sport, what would it be? Why?  

Volleyball or flag football because I like team sports.

Who do you look up to the most? 

My parents and coaches. 

What is something new you’d like to learn? 

Some new pitches to add to my rotation. 

Where would you want to live if you weren’t in Florida?

A cabin in Georgia in the mountains. 

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money? 

Buy a house and give some to my family. 

What future career do you want to have? 

A professional softball player. 

If you became famous, what would it be for? 

Softball. 

If you had to pick a spirit animal, which would you choose?

A baby giraffe. 

What is your perfect day? 

Going to the beach and hanging with my friends. 

Why did you pick your jersey number?

(No. 63) because it was my grandma’s age when I started playing softball.