The Softball America Spotlight: 2026 Kaliyah Clausen-Williams
As Softball America grows its coverage at all levels, we continue our recruiting spotlight series with Kaliyah Clausen-Williams. The pitcher from Florida recently committed to Southern Illinois University.
Name: Kaliyah Clausen-Williams
Primary Position(s): P
Class Year: 2026
Hometown: Cape Coral, Florida
Travel Ball Organization: Top Gun 18U National
What is your favorite travel ball memory?
Two memories come to mind. First being in Colorado at the Sparkler and hitting three home runs in one game off of three different pitchers. The second would be making it to the Show Me the Money championship and being able to pitch in a live game in a college stadium.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from a coach?
The most important thing I have taken from a coach is a life lesson that on and off the field, mistakes will happen, how I respond, grow, and learn from them is what truly matters.
How did you get interested in softball?
Since I was five, I have played softball in the spring on a local recreational league and soccer in the fall. It was when we started to have live pitching that I knew that’s what I wanted to do! Pitching and having the ball in my hand became my love. From there, it has been a daily goal to get better every day.
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What are your strengths as a player? What are you trying to improve on the most?
My strength as a player and pitcher would be maintaining my composure under pressure, knowing and trusting my abilities to let my team compete. If I was to choose something I would like to improve on, it would be, being more vocal on the field.
What player(s) do you look up to the most?
So many pitchers. From Cat Osterman to Odicci Alexander, to more recent pitchers such as NiJaree Canady and Teagan Kavan being underclassmen and showing such dominance.
What are your favorite hobbies outside of softball?
I love spending time with my family, going to church, and playing games.
What excites you the most about playing college softball?
What excites me most about playing college softball is the opportunity to compete at a higher level, grow as an athlete, and form lasting bonds with teammates all while having a chance to further my education and prepare for my future.
