Kailea Ricks

Position:
Infield
Year:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Madera, Calif.
Last School:
Madera
Height:
5-8
B/T:
R/R
Major:
Business

Follow on Social Media
Instagram: @kailea.ailani
Twitter: @kailea_ricks

Ohio State Overview
• Signed her National Letter of Intent to attend Ohio State in November of 2023 while she was a senior at Madera High School.
• OSU Scholar Athlete (2025, 2026)

Honors and Awards (2026)
• Academic All-Big Ten (2026)
• Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2026)

As a Sophomore (2026)
• Made eight starts and 16 appearances
• Hit .280, collecting seven hits in 25 at bats
• Earned her first collegiate hit with a double against Abilene Christian (2/14)
• Hit her lone home run of the season in a 15-7 win over Abilene Christian (2/14)

As a Freshman (2025)
• Did not see game action

More on Kailea
• Three-time all-conference selection and was the team’s rookie of the year as a freshman in 2021.
• Set the school record for most doubles in a season as a sophomore in 2022.
• Played summer ball for the Sorcerer organization.
• Is the daughter of LeAndre and Francine Ricks
• Has a sister, Lealani, who plays softball at Howard
• Enjoys painting and drawing in her free time.