Go Boomer: Former Louisiana pitcher Sam Landry headed to OU softball
Not the ‘Go Boomer’ that a lot of OU softball fans were expecting. But that doesn’t mean it’s not another massive addition by head coach Patty Gasso.
Caught a lot of people off guard enough to where there wasn’t even the traditional ‘Go Boomer’ social media tease from Gasso.
It still counts, though. Former star Louisiana pitcher Sam Landry announced her commitment to OU on Saturday afternoon.
Landry becomes the fifth portal pledge for OU. And the question looming is will Landry be the last? The NiJaree Canady discussion for another day. As Saturday is about Landry, who has been electric for Louisiana the last three seasons.
Landry was a three-time all-Sun Belt honoree. She has a 2.12 career ERA, 63 wins & 460 strikeouts. Arguably the biggest name not named Canady still around on the portal board.
OU hasn’t thrown in the towel with Canady as that recruitment continues to take wild twists and turns. But getting Landry is a great way to get that fifth pitcher. Guarantee it and get back to work.
Landry checks that box.
OU transfer portal commitments
Ailana Agbayani, SS, BYU (2 years)
Coming off a brilliant sophomore season. Agbayani hit .424 at the plate. She had five home runs and drove in 33 runs. Agbayani also knew how to get on base, with 30 walks, hit 11 times and only struck out seven times in 165 plate appearances. She had some of her best games against the best teams. Drove in a season-high three in one game against Oklahoma State. And OU fans might remember Agbayani with four hits, two doubles and two RBIs in the shocking 9-4 win for the Cougars at Love’s Field.
Isabela Emerling, C, North Carolina (2 years)
Emerling will have two seasons of eligibility remaining and is coming off a fantastic sophomore season. Emerling hit .323 with 14 home runs and 53 RBIs. And she’ll have some guidance from a former catcher, if needed, as Kinzie Hansen is staying in Norman as a grad assistant. The leap Emerling made from freshman to sophomore season was impressive. She’s someone who is still getting better.
Abby Dayton, OF, Utah (2 years)
The batting champ of the Pac-12, hitting .431 last season. Dayton was All-Pac-12 in each of her first two seasons. She was a third-team All-American as a sophomore. Dayton added two home runs and 28 RBIs this season and earned 27 walks. Dayton also made some spectacular plays in center, something OU fans know all too well.
Isabella Smith, P, Campbell (1 year)
What didn’t Smith do at Campbell? The CAA Pitcher of the Year, Smith went 26-7 in 2024 with a 1.56 ERA. Included in that was 18 complete games, nine shutouts, two saves and 239 strikeouts in 206 innings. Smith threw two no-hitters. She also had a huge moment in helping Campbell defeat Duke in April. She holds the school record for career strikeouts (638), career wins (70), single-season wins (29), single-season appearances (49), and single-season strikeouts (241).
