In a landmark announcement, ESPN has named Keilani Ricketts as the greatest college softball pitcher of all time, surpassing legends such as Jennie Finch (Arizona), Lisa Fernandez (UCLA), Monica Abbott (Tennessee), and Cat Osterman (Texas) .
Ricketts’ collegiate career at the University of Oklahoma (2010–2013) was marked by exceptional achievements:
Two-time USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year (2012, 2013)
Four-time NFCA All-American
2013 Women’s College World Series Most Outstanding Player
Led Oklahoma to the 2013 National Championship
Career totals of 133 wins and 1,674 strikeouts
Contributed offensively with 37 home runs and 160 RBIs
Ricketts’ dominance extended beyond college, with a successful professional career and contributions to Team USA .
Her recent appointment as Associate Head Coach at Oklahoma signifies a full-circle moment, bringing her experience back to the program where she made history .
This recognition by ESPN cements Ricketts’ legacy as a transformative figure in college softball .
