Olympic Silver Medalist & Professional Softball Analyst; Former Team USA Outfielder; ESPN Softball Analyst
Haylie McCleney Biography
Haylie McCleney is a former professional softball outfielder and Olympic silver medalist whose career is recognized among the most accomplished in the sport. McCleney began her international career with the Junior Women's National Team, contributing to two Pan American Games gold medals, three World Championship gold medals, and an Olympic silver medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Known by the nickname Halo among teammates, McCleney was regarded as a top outfielder in professional softball.
Before her international achievements, McCleney built a notable collegiate record at the University of Alabama. She is one of six players in program history to earn NFCA All-America honors four times, including three First-Team selections, and holds the Crimson Tide's all-time records in batting average, on-base percentage, and triples. She ranks second in school history with a .944 career stolen base percentage, successfully stealing 118 bases in 125 attempts. Academically, McCleney was a two-time Capital One Academic All-America Team Member of the Year, an honor awarded to the NCAA Division I softball student-athlete demonstrating the best combination of athletic and academic achievement. She earned a degree in human performance from Alabama and later completed a master's degree in exercise physiology from Florida Atlantic University. McCleney is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
In professional softball, McCleney was drafted 13th overall by USSSA Pride in the National Pro Fastpitch draft and played for the Pride, Texas Charge, Scrapyard Fastpitch, and Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball. She was selected to the All-Defensive team in each season the award was presented. At the Tokyo Olympics, McCleney led Team USA in batting average, hitting .529 with nine hits and four runs in six games, and was named to the WBSC All-Olympic Team. She also earned Most Valuable Player honors at the World Games after leading Team USA.
McCleney participated in six World Championships, three Pan American Games, and four World Cup of Softball tournaments, representing the United States on more than 15 national team rosters during her decade-long career. She played over 160 games for Team USA, maintaining a .421 career batting average across 555 plate appearances. After retiring from competition, McCleney transitioned to a role as an ESPN Softball Analyst, providing insight and analysis informed by her extensive experience in international and professional softball.
Haylie McCleney Speaking Topics
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The Power of Mudita: the secret of being a great teammate
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Identity Crisis: finding yourself after your collegiate career is over
Haylie McCleney Videos
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Haylie McCleney is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Power of Mudita: the secret of being a great teammate, Identity Crisis: finding yourself after your collegiate career is over and Mastering your Craft by Owning your Routine. The estimated speaking fee range to book Haylie McCleney for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Haylie McCleney generally travels from FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hilary Knight, Sheryl Swoopes, Briana Scurry, Greg Louganis and Sha'Carri Richardson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Haylie McCleney for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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