Capital University

Kelsey Swain Longwell, a 2015 graduate of Capital, teamed up with fellow 2025 inductee LeAnna Cotton Convertini to help lead Capital University softball through one of its best stretches of late. Kelsey was a big part of the sustained success of that team with four years of high production at the plate. Currently, Kelsey continues to hold school records in single-season runs scored (61 in 2015), single-season triples (12 in 2015), career runs scored (165), and career triples (20). Additionally, Kelsey is high in the record books in many other categories including, career at-bats (2nd all-time with 550), single-season hits (3rd all-time with 68 in 2015 and 5th all-time with 66 in 2013), career hits (4th all-time with 231), career stolen bases (4th all-time with 59), and career batting average (6th all-time with .420 on 231 of 550). 

For all of the work on the field Kelsey was able to impact, she was recognized by the NFCA as an All-Region first team honoree in both 2013 and 2015. Beyond the region, Kelsey garnered four All-OAC honors including second team accolades in 2012, 2013, and 2014 and first team honors in 2015. 

During her career, Kelsey was a member of a team that amassed a very successful 105 wins which included an OAC Championship and NCAA Tournament Appearance in 2013.

Kelsey currently resides in Hilliard, Ohio with her husband Chase and two children, daughter Blake and son Jack. She works as a teacher.