CONGRATULATIONS: Jordy Bahl Named Nebraska Cornhuskers Softball MVP and National Player of the Year Finalist
Nebraska softball sensation Jordy Bahl has been honored as the Cornhuskers’ Most Valuable Player for the 2025 season, following a historic year that has positioned her among the elite in collegiate softball. Bahl’s exceptional two-way performance—both as a dominant pitcher and a formidable hitter—has drawn comparisons to MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani, underscoring her unique impact on the field.
In her first full season with Nebraska after transferring from Oklahoma, Bahl achieved the unprecedented feat of being named both Big Ten Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year—the first athlete in conference history to earn both honors in the same season.
Bahl’s 2025 statistics are a testament to her dominance:
Batting Average: .475 (5th nationally)
Home Runs: 23 (tied for 7th nationally)
Earned Run Average (ERA): 1.50 (6th nationally)
Wins: 26 (tied for 5th nationally)
On-base Plus Slugging (OPS): 1.576 (6th nationally)
Runs Scored: 71 (4th nationally)
Hits Allowed per Seven Innings: 3.72 (2nd nationally)
Her remarkable season has also earned her a spot as a top-three finalist for the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award, marking the first time a Nebraska player has reached this stage.
Bahl’s leadership and performance have been instrumental in propelling the Huskers to the brink of their first Women’s College World Series appearance since 2013.
As the postseason unfolds, Bahl’s contributions continue to inspire both her teammates and fans, solidifying her legacy as one of the most impactful players in Neb
