Jordy Bahl explains her tattoo of the state of Nebraska, desire to represent where she's from

Jordy Bahl has always carried the State of Nebraska with her, even while she was making a name for herself at the University of Oklahoma.

While Bahl became well-known due to her prowess on the field for the Sooners, her desire to put on for her home state grew and grew with each aching minute. Heck, she even showed her adulation with an outline of Nebraska that she got tattooed on her arm.

Now, she’s back home after deciding to transfer back home to play for the Nebraska Cornhuskers earlier this offseason. Speaking with the media, Bahl explained the meaning behind her tattoo, and why the desire to represent the state burned so brightly within her.

“So I actually got the tattoo my freshman year at school,” explained Bahl. “Like I said, I was still homesick, even then. But it was always important to me, to represent Nebraska. Even being away. I’ve always made it a point to be proud of being a Nebraskan. I think part of being away for two years was good, because if anything, just my love for this place, and just the pride in representing it grew.

“But yeah, I got it my freshman year. We were, it was during the spring season, so we had two days going on during spring break and I went in-between our morning and afternoon practice and just got it. So yeah, kind of funny.”

That’s a great story from Bahl, who evidently had Nebraska on her mind long before deciding to join the Cornhuskers.

The program is getting a stud returning home to play for the team, as Bahl during the 2023 season was simply incredible. In 38 appearances, she threw 147.1 innings with a 0.90 ERA. Just 19 earned runs were given up all season, as batters were not able to have much success against Bahl. You have 192 strikeouts on the year from Bahl compared to just 37 walks. Truly impressive.

Additionally, Bahl helped Oklahoma make history en route to becoming national champions in 2023, and will always be remembered for her contributions to the Sooners throughout.

Now, Jordy Bahl has the chance to become a legend at two universities, if she can put up similar numbers at Nebraska as she did at Oklahoma. We’re willing to bet there isn’t anyone out there that’ll doubt her abilities to do so.