Austin Peay State University Athletics

Career Recap: Florida International 2024-25 (Freshman-Sophomore)
Spent the first two years of her collegiate career at Florida International… Played alongside current Austin Peay newcomer Makayla Navarro during her freshman season in 2024… Played in 31 games during her career with the Panthers while earning eight starts… Had 11 career hits and a career batting average of .239… Started 6-of-24 games as a sophomore with 10 hits, a .270 batting average and a .325 on-base percentage… Earned two starts across seven appearances as a freshman.

Career Reap: Bloomington High School North
Played for head coach Geoff Aiken at Bloomington High School North… Was a three-time all-conference and an all-region selection by the Hearld-Times while batting .500 during her prep career… Batted .437 during her junior season with six doubles, a BHSN record 11 home runs, 38 RBI, and 24 runs scored… Also played club for the Indiana Magic Gold.

Personal
Natalie Nicole Burns is the daughter of Misty and Lacey Simpson… Has six siblings: Brian, Bailey, Mariah, Malik, Taylor, and Caitlyn… Her sister, Caitlyn, who plays softball at Southern Indiana… Born Nov. 12.