Softball America Preview Central

Texas made a statement on the road, dominating Alabama in a marquee top-five showdown in Tuscaloosa. Elsewhere, Tennessee opened its series against...

AUSL hitters, be wary, Karlyn Pickens is on her way. The two-time SEC Pitcher of the Year is the fifth member of the soon-to-be AUSL 2026 draft class...

We are a month closer to Selection Sunday as we enter Easter weekend's slate of games, and no need to look inside any eggs for the latest college...

Who are the best utility players in college softball thus far in 2026? We look at the surface-level stats, advanced metrics, strength of schedule,...

Who are the best outfielders in college softball thus far in 2026? We look at the surface-level stats, advanced metrics, strength of schedule,...

Easter weekend may shift the schedule up a day, but the stakes remain as high as ever. A top-four tilt in Alabama, a pair of pivotal ACC series, and...

For most of the year, the SEC softball power rankings have been pretty by the book. The favorites each weekend haven’t just won, for the most...

Who are the best shortstops in college softball thus far in 2026? We look at the surface-level stats, advanced metrics, strength of schedule,...

Who are the best players at second base in college softball thus far in 2026? We look at the surface-level stats, advanced metrics, strength of...

Softball America is proud to announce a new partnership with Sarna Softball as the presenting sponsor of our Stars of the Week throughout the NCAA...

Every Tuesday, we’ll dive into the Synergy Softball and TrackMan data to explain why certain players are succeeding or struggling based on...

Who are the best players at first base in college softball thus far in 2026? We look at the surface-level stats, advanced metrics, strength of...

Who are the best players at third base in college softball thus far in 2026? We look at the surface-level stats, advanced metrics, strength of...

Last summer, Kaylee Hodges turned heads with her performances as a top-tier prospect. The 2027 five-star two-way visited plenty of elite programs...

The Softball America staff will pick four student-athletes as our college softball players of the week following the latest slate of games. Our award...

The Softball America Top 25 rankings saw a mix-up in the Top 10 as winning streaks around the country came to an end. Despite Texas losing its first...

Who are the best catchers in college softball thus far in 2026? We look at the surface-level stats, advanced metrics, strength of schedule, eye-test,...

Who are the best pitchers in college softball thus far in 2026? We look at the surface-level stats, advanced metrics, strength of schedule, eye-test,...

The Mid-Major softball power rankings saw little movement at the top, as the best teams continue to win. Marshall made the biggest statement this...

Plenty of storylines came out of the eighth week of the Division I college softball season, including Alexis Jensen's success against UCLA,...

Another premier backstop will be joining the AUSL College Draft pool. Arizona catcher Sydney Stewart joined Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady, Texas...

A consistent theme across conference play on Saturday was the push toward decisive rubber matches on Sunday. As a result, LSU, Stanford, UCLA,...

Golden Ticket season is upon us. After Texas Tech superstar NiJaree Canady received the first AUSL Golden Ticket, given to the 2026 College Draftees,...

Texas and Oklahoma showed their championship mettle with comeback victories to keep their winning streaks alive. Meanwhile, in the Big Ten Conference...

Three series in the ACC, Big Ten, and SEC can shake up the long-term postseason picture for college softball this weekend. Plus, what else are we...