Oklahoma softball ace Jordy Bahl has announced her decision to transfer and return to her home state of Nebraska.
Just days after leading Oklahoma’s softball team to its third consecutive national title, pitcher Jordy Bahl announced on Monday via social media that she is transferring and returning to her home state of Nebraska.
Bahl is from Papillion, a suburb of Omaha. She stated in her post that she is homesick and wants to help grow the sport in a state she feels is often overlooked at all levels of softball.
“The past two years, despite the incredible opportunities and successes, my love for home and the importance of my foundation have grown,” she wrote. “Being away from these things has been very difficult.”
Bahl was named a first-team National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American this season and was a Top 25 finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. She finished the season with a 22-1 record and a 0.85 ERA. In 2022, she was named NFCA Freshman of the Year and a first-team All-American. In her two years at Oklahoma, she won two national championships and finished with a 44-2 record.
She pitched 24 2/3 scoreless innings in this year’s Women’s College World Series and was named its Most Outstanding Player. She went 4-0 in the World Series in Oklahoma City and earned the save in the decisive championship series victory in Game 2 against Florida State.
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Bahl did not announce which university she will be attending, but there are several Division I programs in the state: Nebraska, Creighton, and Omaha. Nebraska and Omaha reached the NCAA Tournament and lost in regional play this season, while Creighton finished with a record of 22-31.
Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso stated in a statement that the two had a positive conversation regarding Bahl’s decision.
“We are understanding of her situation and certainly want her to be the happiest she can be,” Gasso said. “We are supportive of her and she will always be a part of the OU Softball family.”
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