NCAA Softball Statistical Leaders: A Comprehensive Overview

The world of NCAA softball is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape, with each season bringing forth new stars and record-breaking performances. The 2026 campaign is already shaping up to be one for the books. This article provides an in-depth look at the statistical leaders across various categories, offering insights into the top performers in batting, pitching, and fielding.

Batting Leaders

Batting Average

Batting average is a fundamental statistic in softball, measuring a player's success in getting hits. As of February 21, 2026, the top ten batting average leaders are:

Braeden Hale, SO, Princeton, .640
Hayden Fox, SR, Tarleton State, .618
Ka'Liyah Gipson, JR, Jackson State, .615
Delaney Smith, SR, UPenn, .615
Sanaa Thompson, JR, North Carolina, .609
Emily LeGette, JR, North Carolina, .606
Nicole Edmiaston, JR, Stetson, .596
Alayna Giampolo, SO, Wagner, .583
Michelle Diaz, JR, Mississippi Valley State, .579
Grace Lawton, SR, Central Connecticut State, .579

In addition to the above list, it's worth mentioning some other players who have achieved perfect batting averages in certain contexts. For instance, M. Weger and L. King from SCU, and B. Theisen from CROWN (M) have all recorded a 1.000 batting average in specific games or series.

On-Base Percentage

On-base percentage (OBP) measures how frequently a batter reaches base, considering hits, walks, and hit-by-pitches. The leaders in OBP as of February 21, 2026, are:

Hayden Fox, SR, Tarleton State, .755
Delaney Smith, SR, UPenn, .722
Megan Grant, SR, UCLA, .702
Brinli Bain, FR, Arkansas, .667
Jayla Campos, SO, Morgan State, .667
Braeden Hale, SO, Princeton, .667
Haley Saole, SO, UC Riverside, .667
Ka'Liyah Gipson, JR, Jackson State, .655
Abigail Taylor, SR, East Tennessee State, .652
Chloe Cummings, JR, Siena, .650

Similar to batting average, M. Weger and L. King from SCU, and B. Theisen from CROWN (M) have achieved a perfect 1.000 on-base percentage in certain situations. Natalie Aguinaha from KCC also boasts a high OBP of 0.833.

Slugging Percentage

Slugging percentage (SLG) measures a batter's power, calculated as total bases divided by at-bats. The top slugging percentage leaders are:

Megan Grant, SR, UCLA, 1.606
Aglaia Rudd, JR, Robert Morris, 1.348
Emily LeGette, JR, North Carolina, 1.333
Lauren Putz, SO, Michigan, 1.324
Maddie Hartley, SO, Houston, 1.243
Katie Stewart, JR, Texas, 1.238
Jaeya Butler, JR, Oregon State, 1.222
Allyssa Parker, FR, Oklahoma, 1.200
Shelby Barbee, SR, North Carolina, 1.194
Taylor Fitch, SR, Seattle U, 1.182

Sammi Booth from KCC stands out with an impressive 1.750 slugging percentage, indicating exceptional power-hitting ability.

On-Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

OPS combines on-base percentage and slugging percentage to provide a comprehensive measure of a batter's overall offensive value. The leaders in OPS are:

L. King, SCU, 2.500
Sammi Booth, KCC, 2.417
M. Queen, BETHEL, 2.395
H. Hackworth, CAMPBELL, 2.046
M. Weger, SCU, 2.000
B. Theisen, CROWN (M), 2.000
E. Cabral, CAROLINA, 1.964
C. Alvillar, JUDSON (), 1.943
Natalie Aguinaha, KCC, 1.833

Hits

Total hits are a straightforward measure of a batter's success in getting on base via a hit. The players with the most hits are:

Nicole Edmiaston, JR, Stetson, 28
D'Auna Jennings, SR, Duke, 28
Sanaa Thompson, JR, North Carolina, 28
Jaeya Butler, JR, Oregon State, 27
Kenleigh Cahalan, SR, Florida, 27
Avari Morris, JR, Seatlle U, 27
Gabi Comia, SO, Florida, 26
Kally Meredith, JR, Florida Internationanl, 26
Sereniti Trice, SO, Arizona, 26
Britney Moreno, SR, Utah Valley, 25
Aminah Vega, SR, Duke, 25
Emma Vike, SR, South Dakota State, 25

Kayla Looper from DALLAS C leads in hits with 25.

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Home Runs

Home runs are a key indicator of a player's power and ability to drive in runs. The home run leaders are:

Jaeya Butler, JR, Oregon State, 11
Megan Grant, SR, UCLA, 11
Sydney Potter, JR, Southern Illinois, 10
Lauren Putz, SO, Michigan, 10
Taylor Fitch, SR, Seattle U, 9
Katie Stewart, JR, Texas, 9
Kendal Wells, FR, Oklahoma, 9
Jordan Woolery, SR, UCLA, 9
Maddie Hartley, SO, Houston, 8
Micaela Wark, SR, Texas A&M, 8

E. Cabral from CAROLINA and Kayla Looper from DALLAS C are also notable home run hitters with 4 and 3 home runs, respectively.

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Runs batted in measure a player's ability to drive in runs and contribute to scoring. The RBI leaders are:

Jordan Woolery, SR, UCLA, 32
Nicole Edmiaston, JR, Stetson, 29
Kenleigh Cahalan, SR, Florida, 28
Taylor Fitch, SR, Seattle U, 28
Emily LeGette, JR, North Carolina, 27
Reese Atwood, SR, Texas, 25
Megan Grant, SR, UCLA, 25
Allison Oneacre, FR, Penn State, 24
Sydney Potter, JR, Southern Illinois, 24
Brianna Stanely, SO, Wofford, 24
Sydney Stewart, SR, Arizona, 24
Macie Vickers, SO, Tarleton State, 24

Kayla Looper from DALLAS C also leads in RBI with 17. G. Carrillo from DALLAS C follows her with 16 RBI.

Stolen Bases

Stolen bases reflect a player's speed and ability to advance on the basepaths. The stolen base leaders are:

Bronwyn Conroy, FR, College of Charleston, 15
Chelsea Mack, SR, Louisville, 14
Ka'Liyah Gipson, JR, Jackson State, 13
Tori Green, JR, Alabama A&M, 13
Claire Sisco, SR, Nicholls, 13
Mihyia Davis, SR, Texas Tech, 12
Alyssa Dethlefson, SO, UC Davis, 12
Desirae Devine, JR, Wofford, 12
Aaralyn Nogay, JR, Kent State, 12
Laylin Sturm, JR, Nicholls, 12

A. Vaccaro from CENTRAL, S. Nelson from York, and H. Keele from SCU are also notable base stealers with 9 stolen bases each.

Runs Scored

Runs scored indicate a player's contribution to the team's overall scoring. The leaders in runs scored are:

Sanaa Thompson, JR, North Carolina, 26
Taylor Shumaker, SO, Florida, 25
Rylee Slimp, SO, UCLA, 25
Jocelyn Erickson, SR, Florida, 24
Kayden Henry, JR, Texas, 24
Regan Shockey, JR, Arizona, 24
Hayden Fox, SR, Tarleton State, 23
Kasidi Pickering, JR, Oklahoma, 23
Aminah Vega, SR, Duke, 23

Kayla Looper from DALLAS C leads in runs scored with 20.

Pitching Leaders

Earned Run Average (ERA)

ERA measures a pitcher's effectiveness in preventing runs, calculated as earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched. The top ERA leaders are:

Erin Nuwer, SO, Tennessee, .00
Kai Hudson, FR, Stephen F. Austin, .00
Bethaney Noble, SR, Louisiana, .00
Madalyn Covelli, SR, Cornell, .00
Ashley Hibbard, SR, Rhode Island, .00
Karlyn Pickens, SR, Tennessee, .22
Abby Lovell, FR, Troy, .45
Vic Moten, FR, Alabama, .45
Saylor Timmerman, FR, Arkansas, .46
Peja Goold, SR, Mississippi State, .47

Hailey Whidden (CIU (SC)), A. Fritz (BETHEL), and Gabi Lopez (KCC) also hold perfect 0.00 ERAs.

Wins

Wins are a basic measure of a pitcher's success in earning victories for their team. The win leaders are:

Audrey Lowry, SO, Oklahoma, 8
Taylor Tinsley, SR, UCLA, 8
Camryn Fisher, FR, Appalachian State, 7
Keagan Rothrock, JR, Florida, 7
Ella Harrison, SO, Auburn, 7
Jalen Adamas, SR, Arizona, 7
Addisen Fisher, SO,
Maya Johnson, SR, Belmont, 6
Serayah Neiss, SR, Iowa, 6
Erin Nuwer, SO, Tennessee, 6
Ava Braswell, SO, Stetson, 6

Hernandez Jasmine (DALLAS C), Katalbas Kelly (NELSON U), and Arin Rife (ALICE LL) also lead in wins with 4 each.

Strikeouts

Strikeouts reflect a pitcher's ability to dominate hitters and prevent them from putting the ball in play. The strikeout leaders are:

Maya Johnson, SR, Belmont, 84
Ana Serafinko, SR, St. John's, 71
Kenzie Brown, SR, Arizona State, 66
Alyssa Faircloth, JR, Mississippi State, 62
Makayla Stephens, JR, Georgia State, 57
Faith Aragon, JR, New Mexico State, 56
Keagan Rothrock, JR, Florida, 56
Zoe Prystajko, SO, Stanford, 55
Brooklyn Shroyer, JR, UNC Greensboro, 54
Jordyn Frahm, SR, Nebraska, 52

Arin Rife (ALICE LL) leads in strikeouts with 52.

Innings Pitched

Innings pitched measure the amount of time a pitcher spends on the mound. The leaders in innings pitched are:

Trisha McCleskey, JR, Cal State Fullerton, 58.2
Makayla Stephens, JR, Georgia State, 53.2
Kasey Ricard, SR, Boston U, 52.1
Taylor Tinsley, SR, UCLA, 50.0
Ana Serafinko, SR, St. John's, 47.2
Presley Hosick, SR, Miami (OH), 47.1
Loreley Francia, SR, St. John's, 46.2
Ryley Harrison, JR, South Alabama, 46.1
Maddy Azua, JR, Texas State, 46.0
Maddie Drerup, SR, USC Upstate, 46.0
Mia Gonzalez, FR, Bethune-Cookman, 46.0

A. Gelm (FORT LAU) leads in innings pitched with 68.1.

Shutouts

Shutouts indicate a pitcher's ability to prevent the opposing team from scoring any runs during their time on the mound. The shutout leaders are:

Kennedie Bacon, SR, Sacramento State, 3
Kenzie Brown, SR, Arizona State, 3
Crimson Bryant, SO, Stephen F. Austin, 3
Bre Clark, FR, Southeastern Louisiana, 3
Erica Houge, SO, Western Kentucky, 3

Fielding Leaders

Assists

Assists measure a fielder's involvement in making outs by assisting in plays. The assist leaders are:

Paige Simpson, SR, Marshall, 53
Irianis Garcia, SO, Stetson, 50
Nealy McManus, JR, Southern Mississippi, 45
Danitza Hernandez, SR, Miami (OH), 43
Grace Molitor, SO, Central Arkansas, 43
Taylor Biehl, SR, Arizona, 42
Amari Brown, SR, Florida A&M, 42
Laken Lienhard, SR, St. Thomas (MN), 42
Aubrey Evans, SR, Central Florida, 41
Kathy Garcia-Soto, SR, Southern Florida, 40
Francesca Guerrera, SO, Maine, 40
Peyton Holland, JR, UT Arlington, 40

Brooke Baker (ALICE LL) leads in assists with 35.

Caught Stealing By

This statistic measures a catcher's ability to prevent stolen bases by throwing out runners attempting to steal. The leaders in caught stealing are:

Madelyn Wilson, SR, DePaul, 10
Elizabeth Moffitt, JR, North Texas, 8
Macie Bergmann, SO, Drexel, 4.
Gracie Alejo, SO, East Texas A&M, 6
Anneca Anderson, JR, North Texas, 6
Macie Howes, SR, Kennesaw State, 6
Reese Hunter, SR, Georgia Tech, 6
Hannah Messer, SO, DePaul, 6

B. Cloud (WAYLAND) leads in caught stealing with 5.

Historical Context and Notable Achievements

While this article focuses on the statistical leaders of the current season, it's important to acknowledge the historical context and notable achievements in NCAA softball. Jocelyn Alo holds the NCAA Division I softball home run record with 122. She passed Lauren Chamberlain, who hit 95, on March 11, 2022. Laura Espinoza hit an NCAA all-time season and senior class record 37 home runs in 1995; Lexie Elkins is the only player to make the list without hitting a single home run in a full season of play, which came in her freshman year in 2013. Elkins holds the junior class record by hitting 32 in 2015. Addison Barnard set the sophomore record by hitting 33 in 2022.

Jocelyn Alo (30 in 2018, 34 in 2021 and 34 in 2022) is the only player to hit 30 home runs in three different seasons. Espinoza (30 in 1994 and 37 in 1995), Lauren Chamberlain (30 in 2012 and 30 in 2013) and Alo are the only players with two 30-homer seasons. Kelly Majam in 2010, Chamberlain in 2012 and Alo share the record for most home runs by a freshman with 30. Katiyana Mauga is the only player in NCAA history to have 20 or more home runs every year of her career.

Christi Orgeron set a season record when 6 of her 22 went for grand slams in 2012; Haley Outon, Taylor Edwards and Stephanie Best each hit a record two grand slams in a single game, Best's both coming in the same inning. From March 20 to April 2, 2009, Kaitlin Cochran hit 7 homers in 7 consecutive games, another NCAA record. Jenny Dalton is one of the numerous players from the list to achieve a three-homer game (second best), one of the elite to do it twice and is the only player to do it in the same year of 1995; Jenna Cone and Suzy Brookshire each achieved the feat once in 2021. Jen Yee's 29 home runs in 2009 helped her to an all-time season record 1.270 slugging percentage.

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