Gator Softball 2024

[Countygator1]

Harry Fodder: From Rebuild Season to Season to Build On - Florida Gators

After finishing third at the WCWS, Gators coach Tim Walton now will look to shore up some spots through the transfer portal and fortify a 2025 team that will return

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Good article. I think you're right Ocala, probably not very active in the portal unless a marquee player becomes available.

 

[ocalaman]

Good article. I think you're right Ocala, probably not very active in the portal unless a marquee player becomes available.

Another site from a source who has connections inside the softball program says we have very good chance of getting NiJaree Canady, the Stanford Pitcher National Player of the Year, sophomore, as a portal transfer.

 

[Countygator1]

Another site from a source who has connections inside the softball program says we have very good chance of getting NiJaree Canady, the Stanford Pitcher National Player of the Year, sophomore, as a portal transfer.

Wow...that would be amazing.

 

[Nicktheslick]

With her, Rothrock and Brown? Yeah I could live with that.

 

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[ocalaman]

Erickson Named NFCA Division I Player of the Year - Florida Gators

Jocelyn Erickson joins Skylar Wallace, the 2023 recipient, as the only two Gators to win the award.

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[bradleygator]

I realize this is a softball thread, but Stricklin has turned us into Miss St. I follow track closely and this is one of Holloway's weakest units, primarily due to youthfulness. So I don't expect much out of them in Oregon. I noticed that Tennessee has now won the last 3 SEC all sports trophies too. We need to make a change at the top ASAP.

It’s a question of what is the goal of your UA. By all accounts, Stricklin is a great fund raiser and gets a bunch of cranes moving and shovels in the ground. Whether that’s all directed at winning games/matches/meets is another question. I would say it doesn’t appear that is the priority.

 

[ocalaman]

Gators add a rising senior to their pitching staff. 6'2" RHP from UNC-Wilmington.

Kara Hammock - Softball - UNC Wilmington Athletics

Kara Hammock (18) Pitcher - 2024 Season: All-Coastal Athletic Association Second-Teamer who went 17-6 with a 1.60 ERA, fourth-lowest in CAA, as a junior ... set

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[ocalaman]

My guess is that she ends up at Oklahoma simply because they have a blank check in NIL money from the owner's of the Love's truck Stop chain. Florida has no way of even coming close to an NIL offer Oklahoma can throw out there.

Why did NiJaree Canady enter transfer portal? Postseason aspirations among reasons for Stanford star's departure | Sporting News

Stanford pitcher NiJaree Canady is heading to pastures new. Here's why.

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[ocalaman]

Also, no Gator softball players entered the transfer portal.

Walton Announces VanBrakle Prothro as Newest Assistant Coach - Florida Gators

Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro spent the past two seasons as the head coach at Memphis and will take over the development of Florida's pitching staff.

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[Countygator1]

Also, no Gator softball players entered the transfer portal.

Walton Announces VanBrakle Prothro as Newest Assistant Coach - Florida Gators

Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro spent the past two seasons as the head coach at Memphis and will take over the development of Florida's pitching staff.

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Wow. Ocala things are looking really solid for next season.

 

[ocalaman]

Alabama's Shortstop Kenleigh Cahalan, with 2 years of eligibility left, has transferred to Florida. She was the #1 ranked recruit in the 2022 class. Hasn't played up to that level, but is still a quality player and a good get for Coach Walton.

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[Countygator1]

Alabama's Shortstop Kenleigh Cahalan, with 2 years of eligibility left, has transferred to Florida. She was the #1 ranked recruit in the 2022 class. Hasn't played up to that level, but is still a quality player and a good get for Coach Walton.

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She hit .296 last year. Not bad. Good pickup

 

[ocalaman]

Got another SS in the portal.



Have to like the trajectory Holtorf was on at UW:

2022: 42 games, .228/.344/.316, 1 HR, 29 Ks, 10 BBs
2023: 59 games, .277/.350/.475, 5 HRs, 24 Ks, 16 BBs
2024: 47 games, .336/.420/.632, 11 HRs, 18 Ks, 22 BBs

Was UW's starting shortstop each of the past two seasons. Eight errors last season for a .942 fielding percentage.

 

[Countygator1]

Got another SS in the portal.

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Have to like the trajectory Holtorf was on at UW:

2022: 42 games, .228/.344/.316, 1 HR, 29 Ks, 10 BBs
2023: 59 games, .277/.350/.475, 5 HRs, 24 Ks, 16 BBs
2024: 47 games, .336/.420/.632, 11 HRs, 18 Ks, 22 BBs

Was UW's starting shortstop each of the past two seasons. Eight errors last season for a .942 fielding percentage.

Those are really good numbers this past season in a really good conference.

 

[ocalaman]

Those are really good numbers this past season in a really good conference.

With the returning players, incoming freshmen and transfers, competition for playing time is going to be fierce. I hope they can keep the team cohesiveness in 2025 like they did in 2024. Tons of talent.

 

[Countygator1]

With the returning players, incoming freshmen and transfers, competition for playing time is going to be fierce. I hope they can keep the team cohesiveness in 2025 like they did in 2024. Tons of talent.

We seem to be putting together a very talented team...and I agree. Need for it to Jel.

 

[Nicktheslick]

So who’s playing SS next year? This one, the Bama one or Mia Williams? Nice problem to have.

 

[ocalaman]

So who’s playing SS next year? This one, the Bama one or Mia Williams? Nice problem to have.

My guess is that after fall practice a couple of our ladies will transfer out. They'll all want to play and the fact is there are only so many slots and too many talented players.

 

[ocalaman]

Holtorf Signs with Gators - Florida Gators

Rylee Holtorf will have one year of eligibility remaining and is set to compete for UF during the 2025 season.

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[Countygator1]

Holtorf Signs with Gators - Florida Gators

Rylee Holtorf will have one year of eligibility remaining and is set to compete for UF during the 2025 season.

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Her stats are the best, my guess is she will be tapped to start at SS. Do we have other spots in the infield we can move folks to?

 

[ocalaman]

Her stats are the best, my guess is she will be tapped to start at SS. Do we have other spots in the infield we can move folks to?

We'll have 8 players competeing for 2B, SS & 3B. Plenty of options and the competition is going to be fierce.

 

[ocalaman]

2024 Johnny Bench Awards Winners

Top male NCAA baseball catcher - Cole Messina – University of South Carolina
Top female NCAA softball catcher - Jocelyn Erickson – University of Florida