College Softball Transfer Portal Tracker 2024: List of the top players who've entered the transfer portal
College softball's transfer portal season is starting to play out. Many of the nation's top softball stars who entered the portal have already annouced their new homes. With that in mind, here's a rundown of the portal moves of many of the nation's biggest standouts.
College Softball Transfer Portal Tracker 2024
NiJaree Canady, Stanford
Canady's decision to enter the portal was a show stopper. A season ago, she was Stanford's ace and one of the top pitchers in softball. Canady went 24-7 with an 0.73 ERA and 337 strikeouts.
She has two years of eligibility left and while apparently closing in on a decision, hasn't made an announcement. Internet buzz seems to be for Oklahoma, and she'd make a fine fit for the four-time defending national champions.
Arianna Rodi, now South Carolina
Rodi was a slugging star from Charlotte, where she slugged 22 homers last year and hit .353. She finalized her transfer destination but didn't have to travel far. Rodi ended up choosing South Carolina and will take her power game to the SEC next season.
Jess Clements, now UCLA
Another story of a smaller-school star who has decided to move on to the big pond, Clements is a speedy outfielder from Cal Poly, where she hit a robust .464 last season.
She moved up to the Big Ten and UCLA via the portal. She was the leading hitter in Cal Poly history and will now try to replicate her big splash is a much larger pond.
Olivia DeNardo, now Nebraska
DeNardo is a big addition for the Huskers. A standout from Arizona, she hit .382 there in 2023 and hit 13 homers last season.
An instant impact at the plate, the catcher/first baseman moves on to the heart of college softball's area of ferocious rivalry, as Nebraska tries to keep up with Oklahoma.
Amanda Hasler, now Oklahoma State
Speaking of keeping up with Oklahoma, in-state rival Oklahoma State made a significant stride by signing Amanda Hasler.
A catcher from NC State, Hasler hit .351 and ripped 18 homers a year ago in the ACC. Now, she will head to Stillwater, looking to help State gain some in-state ground.
Kailey Wyckoff, now Arkansas
Also headed to the SEC is former Texas Tech standout Kailey Wyckoff. A standout catcher, Wyckoff hit .407 last season and should thrive on her move into the SEC.
Of course, there's an interesting element of her moving to the SEC at the same time as the top two teams from her old conference.
Alana Johnson, now Texas Tech
Tech nabbed an outstanding portal addition of their own. Part of a massive exodus from Washington, she batted .336 and slugged 13 homers last season. She will have two seasons of eligibility and should be a middle of the order bat for the Red Raiders.
Mac Barbara, now Alabama
San Diego State utility player Barbara decided to take a shot on moving to a higher level of competition. She earned that chance by slugging 45 homers in three years at SDSU.
A .380 hitter last year, Barbara went with the Crimson Tide, where she could be a day-one standout in the SEC.
Alexis Pupillo, now Texas A&M
Likewise, another immediate impact SEC transfer should be Pupillo, who headed out from Northern Iowa.
Thirty-five homers in two seasons and a ridiculous .442 batting average last season attest to her potential. She will be a catcher at A&M and an immediate part of the SEC's battle, which certainly got tougher with the addition of Texas and Oklahoma.
Abby Dayton, now Oklahoma
Meanwhile, the rich get richer. Utah outfielder Abby Dayton decided to head for the Sooners. Dayton hit .431 last year at Utah and is a top-flight outfielder.
Oklahoma didn't have a ton of needs in the portal but is a top of the lineup bat and good defensive outfielder is a nice fit.
Avery Hodge, now LSU
Hodge, who played a significant role in Oklahoma's College World Series title, has decided to move on to LSU. The scrappy infielder moved into a larger role as the season went, going 4 for 12 in the College World Series. But she will get a chance at a broader role as a Tiger.
Cera Blanchard, SE Louisiana
Blanchard is one of the top players still in the portal. A lower-conference pitching ace, she's getting plenty of attention from major conference squads. Blanchard is a JUCO, so she will be a one-year transfer, but her 19-3 record an 1.73 ERA should be tempting to plenty of teams.
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