🚨 RECORD‑BREAKING BOMBSHELL: Texas Tech Lands Five-Star Elite Catcher Jasmyn Burns in Shocking Transfer from Ohio State! 🔥
LUBBOCK, Texas — In a move that has reshaped the landscape of college softball, Texas Tech has officially secured a five-star, No. 1 All-American catcher from the transfer portal — Jasmyn “Jazzy” Burns, the powerhouse backstop from Ohio State. Her commitment outpaced offers from heavy hitters like Indiana, South Carolina, and LSU, delivering a massive boost to the Red Raiders’ momentum.
Burns is coming off a monster season, slamming 25 home runs (a single-season record at both Ohio State and in the Big Ten), delivering a .455 batting average, and driving in 72 RBIs—a total OPS of 1.546—while earning unanimous First-Team All-Big Ten honors and First-Team All-American status .
A former top-20 national recruit, Burns joins a loaded Texas Tech roster that already features All‑American pitcher NiJaree Canady, and top transfers Kaitlyn Terry, Mia Williams, and Jackie Lis . Head coach Gerry Glasco lauded the acquisition: *“Jazzy’s power bat will instantly elevate our lineup behind the dish.”*
Burns herself said the decision hinged on Coach Glasco’s big-game vision and the chance to play alongside Canady, a synergy she called *“incredible”* .
Her arrival completes a historic offseason for Texas Tech—an aggressive NIL-fueled overhaul that included a $1 million NIL deal for Canady and multiple elite portal pickups .
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🧭 What This Means
Impact Area Detail
Offensive Power Burns adds elite bat-to-ball skills and game-changing pop from catcher, filling a critical lineup need.
National Title Push With Canady in the circle and Burns at the plate, the Red Raiders are poised for another WCWS run—and perhaps the first title in program history.
Recruiting & NIL Authority Landing a No. 1 catcher over national powerhouses shows Texas Tech’s rising prestige and NIL clout.
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⚾ Bottom Line
Texas Tech has made a statement: they’re no longer just contenders—they’re contenders with top-end talent across the board. Burns’ commitment not only boosts the lineup—it reinforces the Red Raiders as a destination for elite softball talent. With this star-studded roster, Lubbock is gearing up for its most competitive season yet.
