A closer look at Jordy Bahl’s softball career after season-ending injury

A Nebraska softball star will miss the entire 2024 season after suffering a season-ending injury.

A Nebraska softball star will miss the 2024 season after suffering a season-ending injury. Pitcher Jordy Bahl suffered an ACL injury in the Cornhusker’s season opener against the Washington Huskies in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Feb. 8.

The former Oklahoma Sooner announced the season-ending injury and her intention to redshirt on social media.

“With a heart thankful for God’s plan and timing, I will be redshirting this year, and looking forward to a season of growth and learning from a different point of view. I’m thankful for the support of my family, friends, coaches, and staff. I’m truly blessed to have so many wonderful and loving people in my life. I’m not going anywhere. See you in 2025.”

In her two seasons at Oklahoma, Bahl went 44-2 with a 1.00 ERA with 15 shutouts and five saves. In her two seasons in Norman, she was a 2x Women’s College World Series ChampionWomen’s College World Series Most Outstanding Player, a 2x All-American, and 2x Big 12 Pitcher of the Year.

She transferred to Nebraska for the 2024 season. Bahl attended Papillion-La Vista Senior High School. During her career, she had a 95-3 record with a 0.63 ERA and 978 strikeouts en route to winning three state championships.

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Right-handed pitcher Jordyn Bahl out for season with ACL injury

The Huskers will continue their 2024 season with one less player in their main lineup.

The Huskers will continue their 2024 softball season without their star player. Jordyn Bahl announced that she will be redshirted for the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury.

Bahl’s injury occurred in her Husker debut against Washington in the third inning. With her redshirt, Bahl still holds two years of eligibility. The junior transferred to Nebraska after spending two seasons at Oklahoma, where she guided the Sooners to back-to-back Women’s College World Series Championships.

The junior started 46 games in the circle and made 66 appearances for the Sooners. She was named 2023 Most Outstanding Player for the Women’s College World Series and 2023 Big 12 Pitcher of the Year.

Bahl hails from Papillion, Nebraska, where she ruled the state in high school softball at Papillion-La Vista. Bahl led the Monarchs to three straight Class A state titles. She also was named Gatorade Nebraska Player of the Year twice and Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year.

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