Layla Lamar

Position:
Utility
Height:
5-3
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Cary, N.C.

2025 - Freshman (at Florida): Appeared in 16 games for the Gators, earning three starts as the designated player … made her collegiate debut in Florida’s 10-2 run-rule victory over Illinois State as part of the USF-Rawlings Invitational … went 2-for-3 with two RBI, two runs and a stolen base against Binghamton (2/15) in her first career start during the Bubly Invitational … recorded a two-RBI single to help Florida secure the 9-1 win over Arizona State (2/21) … drew walks at Auburn (3/28) and in the NCAA Super Regional opening game against Georgia (5/23).

High School: Three-year letter winner at Panther Creek High School … ranked as the No. 4 player in the 2024 signing class by MaxPreps … named a 2024 PGF All-American … 2023 PGF Futures All-American Game MVP … tabbed 2022 Max Preps Underclassman All-American North Carolina, District 3 Player of the Year and Southwest Wake County Conference Player of the Year … Panther Creek High School home run record holder … accomplished the rare feat of hitting for the home run cycle with a solo shot, a two-run home run, a three-run home run and a grand slam to finish with 10 RBI against Middle Creek High School.

Personal: Daughter of head coach Marissa Young and James Lamar … has one sister, Jolyna, and two brothers, Braylon and Kayden … played with the Lady Dukes Lamar 18U travel team.