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. 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.