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Oklahoma and Texas Tech have top 2 NIL. They may win the CWS or fail to make the CWS as they are both 1-1 in their Super Regional. We have top 10 NIL and that is plenty to be in the CWS. No matter if you are top 2 or top 10 NIL, your team has to gel and have a culture that wants and accepts nothing less than excellence.

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How do you know we have top 10 NIL? That figure is not reported, to my knowledge.

Interesting day yesterday regarding portal "entries" (not official until June 8th).

The Power 4 conferences are starting to see attrition. Including, pretty surprisingly, 3 from OU already.

Excited for Coach Ford to go to work!!!

Thank you 12th Man for all the love and support. I’ve decided to enter the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining. Excited for my next chapter!

katemunnerlyn2024@gmail.com
Corey Mathis: @MathisStorm pic.twitter.com/Yc5FIb4F5p

— Kate Munnerlyn (@KateMunnerlyn24) May 26, 2026

Just saw that, adding to OP.

Wish her the best. She's a great kid!

Trust in Coach Ford, she's having very real and intentional conversations with every player about their future and the expectations of this program going forward

Yep
That happens every year

That one is interesting. I would assume most players transfer to get more PT and/or money and Kate played plenty this year and I would assume would play a lot next year, so I wonder if she is leaving for another reason?

Reality is our pitching wasn't great and it's clear we are aiming high in the portal. Our pitching cost us most games, especially in crunch time. How many 7th inning walks,HBP, or extra bass hits did we give up? Consistently happened

Howdy Yall!

In case yall didn't see, Kay got our official transfer portal thread going on the main board so let's all hop over there!

https://texags.com/forums/25/topics/3609283

She was a solid backup and I would think again she would be a solid backup due to the fact of her experience and that we are losing what, 3 pitchers? Unless we get 3 aces to go along with Syd/Sid (assuming Peters is back) and unless Burnett turns out to be an ace, I would think Kate would play.

Just my opinion as a non expert.

I 100% agree, I just don't trust that Ford is a pitching coach.

Posted this on the transfer portal thread.

Love this lineup conversation because you can actually SEE the athleticism, speed, and pressure this group could create from top to bottom. There's a ton of versatility here, too which is what elite programs want. Not just stars… OPTIONS.

Okay… I'll have some fun with this.

POTENTIAL Aggie Batting Order:
Frankie OF
Absolute tone-setter. Pressure player. Bat-to-ball, speed, chaos creator. The type that immediately stresses defenses and gets the energy rolling.
AK-47 3B
Middle-of-the-order weapon. Power, swagger, run producer. Changes games with one swing and brings that edge every elite lineup needs.
Mya Perez 1B/DH
Professional at-bats. Strength. Consistency. RBI machine potential. Veteran presence that stabilizes the lineup.
Arky C
Toughness. Leadership. Competitive fire. The heartbeat type. Big moments won't scare her.
Kelsey Mathis OF
Sneaky dangerous because she impacts games in so many ways. Athletic, versatile, and can flip momentum fast.
Milan Torres DH (FRESHMAN)
Yeah… I said it. Freshman or not, this kid's bat is too electric to keep out. Power to all fields, confidence, athleticism future star written all over her.
KK Dement SS
Glue piece. Smooth defender. Smart player. Winning programs ALWAYS have players like KK anchoring things.
Allen 2B
Steady. Reliable. Underrated value player that helps lineups flow and extends innings.
Perry OF (FRESHMAN)

This is where things get SCARY. Speed + power + game-changing athleticism at the bottom? That turns lineups into nightmares because there's no break.

BENCH:
Moore
Hampton
Sauni
Groce
Scout

And honestly? That bench doesn't even feel like a "bench." That's competition depth. The kind that pushes practices to another level.
If they don't go portal crazy, I honestly think the smart move is simple:
2 Pitchers
1 Catcher
2 Infielders
1 Outfielder
…and DONE.

This roster already has a LOT more high-end talent than people realize. The biggest thing now is development, chemistry, and letting these young players grow into stars instead of blocking them with unnecessary additions.

The future feels REALLY bright in Aggieland.

Surprised to see Kate go. That tells me she had no future here.

Posted this on the Transfer Portal Thread that Kay started. Thought I would share here also.

This is something I pulled together from Softball America & D1 Softball. Might have missed a data point, but sharing the data I have.



As of 5/22/26, the 2026 recruiting class ranked #7 (Softball America) with a average rating of 93 & a score of 95. Excited about the incoming class of 2026 & 2027.

Of the top 10, this is where the schools fell

• 1 - Oklahoma
• 2 - Florida
• 3 - LSU
• 4 - texas
• 5 - Tennessee
• 6 - Georgia
• 7 - Texas A&M
• 8 - Ole Miss
• 9 - Oregon
• 10 - South Carolina

9 of 10 are on our schedule at least every other year.

6 roster spots now open

After a lot of thought and discussion with my family, I have decided to officially enter the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility remaining.

I want to thank the 12th man, my coaches and Texas A&M for the experiences and memories I’ve made during my time here. I’m excited… pic.twitter.com/kf50M3D1gG

— Larisa Perez (@LarisaRPerez1) May 27, 2026

Anyone got a feel if the attrition is over with?

Yes, 6 was the plan in regards to open spots

OlSargeAg12 said:

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BIG TIME NAME PORTAL ENTRY!!

Madison Azua - TX State - LHP

Can easily be an ace day 1! Hope we go after her!

2026 Stats
IP: 244.2
ERA: 1.95
Shut Outs: 4
K: 236
BB: 57

Career Stats
IP: 511.1
ERA: 2.26
Shut Outs: 8
K: 504
BB: 114

Against us this season she pitched 2 innings, 1 hit, 0 Runs, 3 Ks, picked up the save.

She'll have 1 season of eligibility left.

Accolades
- 2026 Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year
- 2026 SBC All-Conference First Team
- 2026 NFCA Central Region Second Team Member
- 2026 Sun Belt Confernece Preseason Pitcher of the Year
- 2025 Sun Belt Conference Preseason Pitcher of the Year
- 2025 SBC All-Conference First Team
- Ended the 2026 season ranked #6 on the programs all-time strikeout list with 504
- Ended the 2026 season ranked #7 on the programs all-time win list with 55
- Tied for 8th in program history for single season wins with 26 in 2026
- 7x Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week (3 in 2025, 4 in 2026)

I am so grateful for my coaches, teammates, friends, and the community that has supported me during my time at Texas State. After careful consideration, I have decided to enter the transfer portal. Excited for what’s next! @SoftballPortal

— Madison Azua (@AzuaMadison) May 22, 2026

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She was just named an NFCA 3rd Team All-American

Now that one makes sense vs Kate. She didn't play much and probably wouldn't next year, so I get it. Best of luck to her.

It seems imperative that pitchers today need to throw close to 70 mph as a starting point. In addition, they need a solid change up. I can't think of a single pitcher that has developed an effective change up while at A&M. Had Kennedy developed a solid change up she would have been so much more effective.

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Anyone got a feel if the attrition is over with?

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Regardless of any "plan" we might have, nobody should be shocked if there are additional departures.

Belton Ag said:

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te_page said:

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Anyone got a feel if the attrition is over with?

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Regardless of any "plan" we might have, nobody should be shocked if there are additional departures.

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Sound like there might have been some "critical conversations" occur during the exit meetings. Hoping for the best possible outcome, not expecting the worst, but have to keep a open mind.

Stevecstx61 said:

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It seems imperative that pitchers today need to throw close to 70 mph as a starting point. In addition, they need a solid change up. I can't think of a single pitcher that has developed an effective change up while at A&M. Had Kennedy developed a solid change up she would have been so much more effective.

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I think you are mis-remembering that situation. Kennedy actually did develop a decent change. What makes an effective pitcher is someone who can work.in opposing directions and change speed. We need someone who has rise/drop or curve/screw and change up. I much prefer rise/drop combo as its more difficult to hit changes in the vertical plane, in my opinion.

Correct
She did develop a decent change

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Stevecstx61 said:

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It seems imperative that pitchers today need to throw close to 70 mph as a starting point. In addition, they need a solid change up. I can't think of a single pitcher that has developed an effective change up while at A&M. Had Kennedy developed a solid change up she would have been so much more effective.

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I think you are mis-remembering that situation. Kennedy actually did develop a decent change. What makes an effective pitcher is someone who can work.in opposing directions and change speed. We need someone who has rise/drop or curve/screw and change up. I much prefer rise/drop combo as its more difficult to hit changes in the vertical plane, in my opinion.

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Yes!

In today's game you don't need a 70+ MPH flamethrower. A mid 60's pitcher with a good riseball and consistent offspeed/changeup in the toolbox is just as good and much easier to find/coach up.

And they're out there.

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cevans_40 said:

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Stevecstx61 said:

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It seems imperative that pitchers today need to throw close to 70 mph as a starting point. In addition, they need a solid change up. I can't think of a single pitcher that has developed an effective change up while at A&M. Had Kennedy developed a solid change up she would have been so much more effective.

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I think you are mis-remembering that situation. Kennedy actually did develop a decent change. What makes an effective pitcher is someone who can work.in opposing directions and change speed. We need someone who has rise/drop or curve/screw and change up. I much prefer rise/drop combo as its more difficult to hit changes in the vertical plane, in my opinion.

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Yes!

In today's game you don't need a 70+ MPH flamethrower. A mid 60's pitcher with a good riseball and consistent offspeed/changeup in the toolbox is just as good and much easier to find/coach up.

And they're out there.

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I agree but I still want one that throws 70 with drop spin, 70 with rise and a 55mph change that runs down and away.