RECORD‑BREAKING BOMBSHELL: Texas Tech Lands Powerhouse Catcher Jasmyn Burns in Shocking Transfer from Ohio State! 🔥
LUBBOCK, Texas — In a move that’s turning heads across college softball, **Texas Tech has officially secured a blockbuster transfer: All‑American catcher Jasmyn “Jazzy” Burns from Ohio State — a power move that reshapes the Red Raiders’ lineup ahead of the 2026 season.
Burns, a sophomore sensation, pitched an extraordinary season in Columbus: a record‑setting 25 home runs (Ohio State and Big Ten single‑season record), a stellar .455 batting average, 72 RBIs, and an OPS of 1.546 . Ranked by On3 as the sixth-best player in the transfer portal, she brings elite run‑production to Lubbock .
Burns officially committed after Texas Tech’s dramatic run to a Women’s College World Series runner-up finish. Her instant chemistry with star pitcher NiJaree Canady was noted by coaches — Burns called Canady “an incredible player … passion for the game” and said she’s thrilled to be part of what’s evolving in Lubbock .
Head coach Gerry Glasco praised the signing as a game-changer, stating: “Jasmyne’s bat… will give us major pop behind the dish” . Her presence further amplifies the elite roster already bolstered by Kaitlyn Terry, Taylor Pannell, and Mia Williams via the portal — part of a bold offensive and defensive overhaul at Texas Tech .
This transfer coup comes amid deeper institutional strategy: Tech’s Matador Club NIL collective and strategic third‑party recruitment have sparked a wave of top-tier additions, positioning Texas Tech as a new national powerhouse in softball .
Bottom line: With Burns in the fold, Texas Tech’s lineup morphs into one of the nation’s most fearsome lineups. Anchored by Canady in the circle and Burns batting behind her, this Red Raider squad is stacking the deck for a return trip to Oklahoma City—and a real shot at the national title.
