Next season, several standout players from college softball will don new uniforms and compete in different locations.
Emma Jackson from East Carolina has made her way to Missouri after hitting 21 home runs this season. Jasmine Burns, a national-level catcher from Ohio, is set to join Texas Tech. Maya Johnson, who led the nation in strikeouts while at Belmont, along with Sophia Knight from Boise—who topped the charts in hits—are also in the transfer portal, with Knight already having signed with Tennessee.
Following an exciting Women’s College World Series where Texas triumphed over Texas Tech in a three-game matchup, many prominent players from the eight participating teams are pursuing new opportunities. Clearly, these athletes have the potential to significantly impact their new teams and make deep playoff runs.
Here are some of the top players in the transfer portal from this year’s World Series teams.
Kaitlyn Terry – Pitcher/Utility, UCLA
The PAC-12 Freshman of the Year in 2024, Terry had a remarkable season, marking her as the first Bruins pitcher since Rachel Garcia. With a 2.64 ERA and 172 strikeouts, she also contributed offensively with 35 hits and 30 runs scored. Notably, her left-handed pitching style placed her 11th nationally in strikeout-to-walk ratios at 5.06.
Mia Williams – Infielder, Florida
A sophomore and the daughter of former NBA champion Jason Williams, Mia was vital to the Gators’ success this season, earning notable accolades. She achieved an OPS of 1.144, totaling 61 hits, 52 runs, 19 home runs, and 44 RBIs.
Addisen Fisher – Pitcher, UCLA
This right-hander from Bend, Oregon had a stellar season as the second-best pitcher for the Bruins, finishing with a 16-2 record and 100 strikeouts over 113 innings with a 2.59 ERA. She earned a spot on the First Team Freshman All American list in D1 Softball and was acknowledged as a finalist for Freshman of the Year by the NFCA, having been ranked as the top recruit by Softball America in 2024.
Kori Hicks – Catcher, Oklahoma
Although Hicks did not see extensive playtime as a freshman this past season, she showcased her potential, notably hitting a walk-off home run against Boston University during the NCAA Tournament regionals. With six hits from 23 at-bats and three home runs, she had an OPS of 1.045.
Raegan Jennings – Infielder, Texas Tech
Jennings, emerging as a key player off the bench, recorded 20 runs with 35 hits in 88 plate appearances. Texas Tech’s Head Coach, Jerry Grasco, referred to her as an “annual type pinch hitter,” recognizing her contributions in a pivotal win during the World Series. As a sophomore, this left-handed infielder achieved a batting average of .398 this year.
