We aren’t even through with the week and Oklahoma has added yet another softball transfer. This time it’s Furman Paladins catcher Riley Ludlam, a versatile player who played some at short as well.
She was a first-team All-Southern Conference selection in 2022. Last season she hit 10 home runs, had 41 RBIs and batted .372.
This comes after an impressive junior season in which she hit .279 while leading the Paladins with 15 doubles, seven home runs and 35 RBIs.
In all, she’s made 54 starts between shortstop at catcher. So it’s unclear if she’s being brought in with one year remaining to be Kinzie Hansen’s backup or if she will take Grace Lyons’ spot at short.
Her best game last season was arguably versus Tulsa when she hit two home runs, drew two walks and had three RBIs. She had another two-homer game versus East Tennesee State.
She drove in five runs in that game to help her team get a win. No doubt about it, she comes with a lot of experience as she’s started every game since her freshman year in 2020.
Combine that with her hitting ability, she could be a factor at the designated player position for the Sooners who look to four-peat.
This addition comes after Oklahoma earned a commitment from transfer Paytn Monticelli Wednesday morning.
It’s unclear if the Sooners are done making moves, but with Patty Gasso, nothing is off of the table.
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