Buck Travis

Doty can hit also. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1547110696811557/?app=fbl

So yeah, Kirby is there.

https://www.fmballyard.com/rightviewpro I'm sure you're right. Just like hitting a golf ball from the back tees and the women's tees is completely different.

Here you go. Some random minor league hitting coaches with some connection to Texas (not UT): Alonzo Powell (Salt Lake Bees AAA, Angels) → Coached for the Houston Astros (MLB, 2016–2017). Brian McArn (Las Vegas Aviators AAA, Athletics) → Served as hitting coach for Double-A Midland (Texas League) for four seasons (2004, 2013, 2016–17). Kevin Kouzmanoff (assistant hitting coach, Las Vegas Aviators AAA, Athletics) → Played MLB for the Texas Rangers (2014 season). Orlando Merced (Worcester Red Sox AAA) → Played MLB for the Houston Astros. Luis Baez (Lansing Lugnuts A, Athletics) → Signed and developed in the Houston Astros organization; played for their Double-A affiliate, the Corpus Christi Hooks (Corpus Christi, Texas). If I'm a AA or A hitting coach in Midland or Lansing and Mike White calls...

I'd look at minor league baseball hitting coaches. A top college softball program like Texas could be a career upgrade.

Nice story about Nichols. https://www.kxii.com/2026/06/09/former-caddo-star-jaycie-nichols-wins-national-title-with-texas/

She'll never have a higher market value.

https://frontofficesports.com/womens-college-world-series-title-clincher-peaks-at-3-million-views/ Women’s College World Series Title-Clincher Peaks at 3 Million Views The viewership for the championship series follows the trend of strong ratings for the WCWS overall. By Yanyan Li UPDATED Jun 08, 2026 | 06:22 pm Brett Rojo-Imagn Images Game 2 of the 2026 Women’s College World Series championship series, where Texas defeated Texas Tech 4–1 to clinch its second consecutive national championship, was the most-watched college softball game on record. The game averaged 2.5 million viewers on ESPN, surpassing last year’s Texas-Texas Tech Game 3 that averaged 2.4 million. This year’s in-state battle also peaked at 3 million viewers compared to a peak of 2.7 million in 2025. Previously, the average viewership record stood at 2.3 million, set during the 2007 Game 3 between Arizona and Tennessee. Meanwhile, Texas-Texas Tech Game 1 averaged 1.9 million viewers and peaked at 2.1 million, which according to ESPN is the third most-watched championship series Game 1 ever, but down from 2025’s Game 1. That game likely took a ratings hit from overlapping with Game 1 of the NBA Finals, which drew the highest viewership for the event since 2019 (though this year’s WCWS Game 2 overlapped with Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals). Overall, the 2026 championship series averaged 2.2 million viewers, becoming the second-most watched WCWS finals ever per ESPN—just behind 2025 (which also averaged 2.2 million). The viewership for the championship series follows the trend of strong ratings for the WCWS overall. Driven largely by Texas Tech games, this year’s WCWS recorded the second through fifth most-watched non-finals tournament matches, with three of those featuring the Red Raiders. Overall, the tournament averaged 1.5 million viewers before the championship series. Viewership for NCAA women’s spring sports championships has been strong overall on ESPN. Northwestern’s win over North Carolina in this year’s women’s lacrosse national title game averaged 470,000 views, the sport’s most-watched game on record. The WCWS outperformed college baseball’s Men’s College World Series, which kicks off June 12, in average viewership last year. Though the MCWS drew better ratings for its championship series (2.5 million vs. the WCWS’s 2.2 million in 2025), the WCWS averaged 1.3 million viewers compared to the MCWS’s 1.2 million throughout the tournament.

Kristen Zaleski Not Returning to Texas Coaching Staff. Probably taking a HC opportunity?

Oklahoma outfielder Kasidi Pickering has entered the transfer portal. Pickering is in the portal with a Do Not Contact designation, a source confirmed to D1Softball. An All-American in 2025, Pickering was also a member of the Women’s College World Series All-Tournament Team in 2024 and a D1Softball Freshman All-American that same year. During her three years at OU, she posted a .384 batting average with 50 home runs, 169 RBIs, 169 runs scored, 35 doubles, and 11 stolen bases. She also owns a .972 career fielding percentage. A native of Humble, Texas, Pickering played high school ball for Atascocita High School and travel ball for Nathan Nelson’s Hotshots organization.

Wow, what is happening at Florida State? Jaysoni Beachum and Isa Torres.

Hate to see good kids leave but there's not much room. She'll be solid wherever she lands.

This will get you up for next season. Madi Doty. https://x.com/ihss_dfw/status/2061840262142546335?s=20

Yep, this is curious. She's not on the official roster and looks like was not eligible for the spring. No recent social media posts so you have to assume she's not in the plan for 2027. Drea Wilson and MaTaia Lawson were injured. (Wilson played for Kevin Shelton at Texas Glory. That team put kids at OU, Tech, Florida, LSU, Tennessee, Arkansas, Ole Miss, A&M, and Stanford. Incoming freshman Doty was also on that team.) Interesting that Mike White just said yesterday that "nobody's leaving Texas because they like what we're doing." Looks like we're stacked with young talent. Open spots at LF, RF, 2B, C. Probably Wells and Doty backing up Kavan. Maybe look in the portal for any P with WCWS experience if any pop up.

There should be a virtual reality coaching game. Maybe linked to Prize Picks. So here's all the info you need to build your roster from the current recruits. Where are the weaknesses? Where do you look in the portal? Go. We have 25 players as of today. Here is the expanded combined Texas Longhorns softball roster for the 2027 season: returning veterans (non-graduating players from the 2026 team) + the 2025 additions (now sophomores with 2026 freshman performance metrics) + eligible 2026 portal transfers (now juniors) + the 2026 high school recruits (incoming freshmen with national recruiting rankings, awards, and accomplishments). Texas finished the 2026 season 53-12 (16-8 SEC) and returns significant production and talent after a strong championship run. Graduating seniors with no remaining eligibility: Reese Atwood, Leighann Goode, Ashton Maloney, Kaiah Altmeyer, Kaydee Bennett, and Citlaly Gutierrez. No additional post-2026 portal activity is reported as of June 2026. 2026 season team context: Hit .335 overall with strong power and speed. Key 2026 metrics and awards are included below for relevant players (stats from official cumulative leaders; limited at-bats noted for role players/freshmen). Katie Stewart was named SEC Player of the Year. Returning Veterans (now juniors/seniors in 2027) Core experienced players with proven 2026 production. Teagan Kavan (RHP, Sr., 6'0", R/R) — West Des Moines, Iowa / Dowling Catholic. Veteran ace and WCWS performer; led the pitching staff in 2026 with extensive innings and strikeouts as the No. 1 starter. Shylien Brister (IF, Jr., 5'6", R/R) — Houston, Texas / Clear Brook. Reliable infield contributor with multi-year depth. Victoria Hunter (IF, Sr., 5'8", R/R) — Houston, Texas / St. Pius X. .200 AVG, 2 HR, 6 RBI (30 GP, limited starts). Veteran presence in the infield. Viviana Martinez (IF, Sr., 5'6", L/R) — Tolleson, Ariz. / Tolleson Union. .379 AVG, 3 HR, 47 RBI, 5 SB (62 GP). Consistent offensive producer. Adayah Wallace (OF, Sr., 5'5", L/R) — Plano, Texas / Plano West. .250 AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 SB (41 GP, limited starts). Speed and defensive specialist. Kayden Henry (OF, Sr., 5'5", L/R) — Dickinson, Texas / Dickinson. .406 AVG, 10 HR, 49 RBI, 30 SB (65 GP). Elite table-setter and base-stealer. Katie Stewart (C/IF, Sr., 5'9", R/R) — Frankfort, Ill. / Lincoln-Way East. .429 AVG, 31 HR, 79 RBI (65 GP); SEC Player of the Year. Team offensive leader and veteran anchor. Cambria Salmon (RHP, Jr., 5'8", R/R) — Beaumont, Calif. / Beaumont. Bullpen and rotation depth with multi-year experience. Sophia Bordi (P, So.) — Pitching depth contributor as a 2026 freshman. 2025 Additions (now Sophomores in 2027; 3 years left). High School Recruits (immediate impact as freshmen in 2026; 2025 class featured multiple top-65 national talents with Hannah Wells as a dual-threat standout). Anne Wallace (C/UT, 6'1", R/R) — Logan, Utah / Ridgeline HS (Arizona Storm). Versatile power bat; limited freshman stats but high-upside backup catcher/corner infielder. Hannah Wells (RHP/UT, 6'0", R/R) — Coahoma, Texas / Coahoma HS (Oklahoma Athletics). .295 AVG, 15 HR, 41 RBI (59 GP); top-10 national pitcher/hitter recruit; MaxPreps Texas Player of the Year and multiple All-State honors as a high schooler; dual-threat freshman contributor. Alisa Sneed (OF/UT, 5'4", R/R) — Conroe, Texas / Conroe HS (Texas Riptide). .250 AVG, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 3 SB (37 GP, 16 GS); top outfielder nationally in high school; PGF All-American and multi-sport standout. Jaycie Nichols (IF/SS/3B, 5'8", R/R) — Durant, Okla. / Caddo HS (Epic National). Speed and defense contributor; multiple state titles and all-conference honors in high school. Caigan Crabtree (IF, 5'11", R/R) — Melissa, Texas / Melissa HS (Unity). .167 AVG, 1 HR, 3 RBI (11 GP, limited starts); ranked top infielder nationally; 5A State Championship MVP and Dallas Morning News Player of the Year in high school. Aundrea (Drea) Wilson (IF/UT, 5'7", R/R) — Forney, Texas / North Forney HS (Texas Glory). Versatile utility depth; national champion and all-district/offensive POY honors in high school. MaTaia Lawson (IF, 5'7", L/R) — Tinley Park, Ill. / Victor J. Andrew HS (Iowa Premier). .269 AVG, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 3 SB (25 GP, 14 GS); ranked sixth-best in class nationally; power-speed combo and multiple championship appearances. Portal Transfers (eligible beyond 2026) Brenlee Gonzales (LHP, 5'3", L/L, Jr. in 2027) — Aledo, Texas / Texas Tech (prior) & Aledo HS. Left-handed pitching depth as a sophomore in 2026. Taylor Anderson (UT, 5'4", L/R, Jr. in 2027) — Dripping Springs, Texas / Oklahoma State (prior) & Dripping Springs HS. .308 AVG, 0 HR, 3 RBI, 5 SB (31 GP, limited starts); utility/outfield versatility. 2026 Additions (joining fall 2026; Freshmen in 2027; 4 years eligibility) High School Recruits (ranked No. 4 nationally by D1Softball and Softball America; features multiple five- and four-star talents with USA Softball and state championship experience). Annie Abdullah (IF, 5'6", R/R) — Hollywood, Fla. / Doral Academy (Texas Bombers Gold). Top position player in the 2026 class and No. 2 overall recruit (Softball America); 2025 First-Team All-America (MaxPreps); two-time Dade County Player of the Year; multiple USA Softball gold medals (2025 U-18 WBSC World Cup, 2023 U-15 WBSC, and Utsugi Cup). Jordynn Booe (UTL, 5'5", L/R) — Pflugerville, Texas / Weiss HS (Unity). Holds multiple school records; 2025 TGCA 5A All-State and All-District MVP; Austin Sports Journal Player of the Year finalist; helped win 5A Area Championship. Josie Busceme (OF, 5'7", L/R) — Austin, Texas / Bowie HS (Texas Bombers Gold). Junior year: .508 BA, .683 OBP; 2025 All-District First Team, Academic Team, Golden Glove; TGCA 5A/6A All-Star; multi-year track standout. Mia Clemmer (C/1B, 5'6", R/R) — Coahoma, Texas / Coahoma HS (Unity). Three straight Texas 3A state titles (2023–2025); 2025 First-Team All-American (MaxPreps); multiple All-State, Catcher/Offensive POY honors. Madi Doty (RHP, 6'0", R/R) — Grandview, Texas / Grandview HS (Texas Glory). No. 2 pitcher and No. 4 overall in 2026 class (Softball America); led to 2025 Texas UIL Division I state title (championship game MVP); TGCA 3A All-State; multiple district MVPs; USA U-15 gold medalist. Aubrey Portie (UTL, 5'10", R/R) — Lake Charles, La. / Sam Houston HS (Aces Fastpitch). 2025 5A state champion; American Press Female Athlete of the Year; junior: .519 BA, 14 HR, 48 RBI; multiple All-State honors. Stevie South (OF/C, 5'7", L/L) — Magnolia, Texas / Magnolia HS (Hotshots National). Junior: .535 BA, .639 OBP, 122 hits; two-time PGF All-American; First-Team All-State (TSWA); USA Softball gold medals (2023 U-15 WBSC World Cup and Utsugi Cup).

Texas softball is to Texas Tech as ou softball was to Texas.

Texas Tech back to back 2nd place

Three out left. Tech fans are leaving the stadium.

Bama just gave away the first game. Horrific base running error. Baffling lack of effort on the fly ball that became a home run. Emotional collapse in game two. Not excited to play Tech again. But we know how to do it.

There should be a Vonlane bus to OKC.

So sweet. I listened to almost all of the Softball America and DI Softball podcasts since the playoffs started. They all talked up everyone except Texas. Even this weekend it was, "oh yeah, Texas is also playing". And yet, here we are. Again.