In Van Vlymen’s Words
"Amy has shown great leadership with this squad and because of that she was chosen as one of our team captains. With her dedication, mindset and vocal leadership, she will be the glue that holds this young infield together this season. "
At Western Illinois
2007 (senior season): A first-team all-conference selection ... started all 43 games played at second base ... recorded a .915 fielding percentage with 71 putouts, 80 assists and 14 errors ... had a .317 batting average with 38 hits, four doubles, two home runs and 13 RBIs in 120 at bats ... was 4-for-5 in stolen bases ... recorded a .400 slugging percentage and a .364 on-base percentage... Named to the Mid-Con Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence andThe Summit League Winter-Spring Academic All-Conference Team.
2006 (junior season): Named to the All Mid-Con First Team...was a member of the all-tournament team...started 52 of the 54 games played with 51 starts at second base... led Western with 17 sacrifice hits (ranked 15th in the nation)...recorded a season-high four hits against Centenary (May 5, 2006)...was third on the team with 22 runs... named to Mid-Continent Academic All-Conference Team and Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence.
2005 (sophomore season): Appeared in 44 games as a pinch runner...was second on the team with 19 runs...led the Westerwinds with 10 stolen bases in 14 attempts.
2004 (freshman season): Played in 51 games in a reserve role...hit .400 (2-of-5) and scored 16 runs and delivered two RBI...led Western with nine stolen bases in 18 attempts.
High school
Participated in volleyball, basketball and softball...team captain of softball and volleyball teams, while being named all-conference in each...also captain of the dance team.
Personal
Born October 10, 1984...daughter of Mike and Patti Key...has five sisters and one brother...major is physical education.
