In 1997, Auburn softball competed in its inaugural season. Throughout the 2022 campaign, we are celebrating the many faces, moments and victories that have shaped our program over the last 25 years.
As part of our 25 Years of Auburn Softball celebration, we're checking in with alumni from every era of the program to share their memories of being a Tiger.
Stepping to the plate is a gritty slugger that knocked over 70 extra-base hits in her career for a .474 career slugging percentage. Kyndall White (2008-211) started 221 career games. She was selected SEC Player of the Week on May 10, 2010, and she would go on to be named to the 2010 All-SEC Second Team.
Q: Why did you decide to continue your softball career at Auburn?
White: It felt like home. It was extremely welcoming, and the coaching staff made me feel like family.
Q: What is your favorite on-field memory?
White: Taking the series from Georgia my senior season. They were the No. 4 team in the country, and we played out butts off. It was a very eventful last inning. We threw out Megan Wiggins at home plate for the final out to take the series.
Q: What do you consider your biggest accomplishment during your collegiate career – on or off the field?
White: Being selected as team captain my sophomore season by my peers. That meant a lot to me. Also being selected All-SEC Second Team during my junior season. I missed 14 games that season and lost my all-time starts streak. I came back really strong and was proud of myself.
Q: What is one of your favorite memories with a teammate?
White: Hitting back-to-back home runs at Ole Miss with Elizabeth Eisterhold a.k.a. "Ice"
Q: Looking back at your career, what is one word you'd use to describe it?
White: Fulfilled. I competed every day. I gave everything I had for my teammates, my coaches, my school and myself.
Q: Who influenced your softball career the most?
White: That's a hard question to answer, but probably all of the coaches that took the time to teach me, love me and coach me hard.
Q: What was your favorite uniform combo?
White: All white – duh! 😊
Q: Why advice would you give to current/future Auburn softball student-athletes?
White: Enjoy every moment you have with your team. It goes by so fast. Embrace the struggle and the grind because the outcome is always beautiful.
Q: If you can give a message to the Auburn Family, what would it be?
White: Just thank you. Thank you for showing up for us and supporting us even in the tough times. It really meant a lot to our teams.
Q: What degree did you earn? What is your current career path?
White: I earned my degree in criminology. I currently am the head coach at Gardendale High School in Alabama.
Alumni Spotlight: Kyndall White
