College softball’s reigning National Player of the Year NiJaree Canady announced where she will play next season. After leading Stanford to the Women’s College World Series, Canady opted to enter the transfer portal. She announced on social media that she will continue her playing career with the Texas Tech Lady Raiders softball team.
The school recently hired Gerry Glasco away from Louisiana, where he guided the Ragin’ Cajuns to a 300-88 record over seven seasons. They were selected to an NCAA Regional in every season except for the pandemic season in 2020.
Canady brings a remarkable career record of 41-10 with a 0.67 ERA with 53 starts under her belt. She has totaled 365.2 innings with 53 starts, 34 complete games, and nine saves. Last season Canady led the Stanford staff with 24 wins and 337 strikeouts in 230.2 innings pitched.
Canady is part of an impressive transfer class that the new softball head coach has put together in just over a month on the job.
These past two years have been amazing and I thank @StanfordSball for the ride of a lifetime. Excited for what’s ahead! @TexasTechSB pic.twitter.com/C017QT51Gp
— NiJaree Canady (@CanadyNijaree) July 24, 2024
Texas Tech Softball Transfer Class
- Mihyia Davis, OF: Louisiana (Sun Belt Player of the Year)
- Victoria Valdez, Catcher: Louisiana
- Chloe Riassetto, Pitcher: Louisiana
- Lauren Allred, IF: Louisiana
- Alexa Langeliers, IF: Louisiana
- Alana Johnson, Utility: Washington
- Katie Lott, Outfield: Oklahoma State
- Makayla Garcia, Utility: UT-Tyler
- NiJaree Canady, Pitcher: Stanford