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Softball America names two Tigers as top 100 players

Softball America released their first ranking for the 2021 season and two Tigers made the list.Β 

Softball America released its first ranking for the 2021 season and two Tigers made the list.

Junior pitcher Samantha Yarbrough returns to the list, checking in at No. 68.Β  Ole Miss transfer, Kaylee Horton also earned a spot at No. 90.

In her debut season with the Tigers, Yarbrough was undefeated in the circle with six wins and a save. She allowed just eight runs over 48.2 innings. With help of a 16.1 consecutive scoreless innings streak, Yarbrough recorded a team-leading 1.15 ERA, the sixth lowest among SEC pitchers. The Fairhope, Ala., native allowed just 24 hits and held opponents to a .147 average at the plate.

Horton has not seen the field since the 2019 season but was named to the SEC All-Defensive team after committing just one error in right field. The Jasper, Ala., native started 61 games for Ole Miss and closed the 2019 season with a .290 average with 31 runs scored and 28 RBI.

Emily Carosone returns to Auburn as assistant coach

The former Auburn player holds many records.

Former Auburn softball legend Emily Carosone will return to Auburn as an assistant coach. The announcement was made public on Wednesday by head coach Mickey Dean.

Coach Dean on the Carosone hire:

“We are excited to have Emily join our staff as a full-time member…she has earned this opportunity as a player and as our volunteer assistant for the last three seasons.”

Carosone left Auburn before the 2020 season start to begin training with the Italian National Team for the Tokyo Olympics. Prior to her departure she served as a graduate assistant in 2017 and the program’s volunteer assistant in 2018-2019.

She’s Auburn’s all-time leader in five categories, per auburntigers.com they are as follows: career batting average (.406), hits (285), runs (267), on-base percentage (.534) and hit by pitches (85). Carosone is a three-time All-American whose defensive performances and leadership helped clinch the 2015 and 2016 SEC Softball Tournament titles. She also helped the Tigers advance to the 2015 and 2016 Women’s College World Series.

“I’m excited to be back with the Auburn Family,” Carosone said. “There’s no other place I’d rather be.”

Carosone was drafted in the fourth round of the 2016 National Pro Fastpitch Draft. She has playing experience with the Chicago Bandits, Cleveland Comets, and USSSA Pride. While her journey to the Olympics has been postponed, her return to Auburn is welcomed with open arms!

We’re glad to have you back, Coach Carosone!