Alexa Milius entered the transfer portal in the offseason and went through Senior Day festivities, and I'd suspect she'd want to use her last year playing more regularly while pursuing her grad degree.

I also think you'll see some of this year's bench not return next year, similar to Rebecca Ludowig from last year. They have a number of walk-ons on the roster, and players who at the very most are getting pinch-run opportunities. They will likely be able to see that next year's recruiting class will continue crowding them out on a roster that is already larger than most in college softball.

Kelsey Brown was a full-time outfielder all of last season and most of this season, so you'd have to pencil her in next year. I'd guess Kelsey in LF, Ritter in CF, Overaitis/Greene in RF. Overaitis is behind on credits after transferring from Michigan so she'll definitely be back. The staff really seems to like Rachel Castine -- she might be the heir apparent to Bennett at SS. Teagan Thrunk is an incoming freshman from New Jersey who can absolutely play, though, and could also be a valuable utility infielder. I think we're all hoping for a bounce-back year at the plate from Jayme Bailey, but her mobility and defense at first is excellent (today's drop notwithstanding).


[Post edited by hokiehigh2000 at 04/24/2022 8:06PM]