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University of Maryland Softball — Recruiting Overview
3-Year Snapshot (2023 – 2025*)
2025 season (through Apr 25 2025)
- Overall record: 34-17 (12-8 Big Ten) — poised for second straight NCAA bid
- Roster size: 25 players
- Positional mix: 6 pitchers ▪ 3 catchers ▪ 7 infielders ▪ 6 outfielders ▪ 3 utilities
- Class mix: 7 fr ▪ 6 so ▪ 6 jr ▪ 6 sr/grad
- Incoming freshmen (7): Kayla Kozicky, Madi Ramey, Lauren Leclair, Sierra Tyler, Faith Wills, Kamryn Reefe, Grace Carrington
- Transfers added (2): Jessica LeBeau (RHP Kent St.), Maddie Porter (OF UAB)
- Non-senior departures after 2024: 3
- Home-state spread: MD 6 • CA 5 • VA 3 • PA 2 • NJ 2 • NY 1 • GA 1 • OH 1 • AZ 1 • HI 1
2024 season
- Overall record: 38-20 (13-10 Big Ten) — first NCAA regional since 2012
- Roster size: 24 players
- Positional mix: 6 P • 3 C • 7 IF • 5 OF • 3 UTL
- Class mix: 6 fr • 7 so • 6 jr • 5 sr/grad
- Incoming freshmen (6): Ramey, Kozicky, Hoehn, MacLeod, Mikami, Solarz
- Transfers added (1): LeBeau (RHP Kent St.)
- Non-senior departures after 2023: 4
2023 season
- Overall record: 38-17 (10-12 B1G) — program’s first 35-win season in a decade
- Roster size: 23 players
- Positional mix: 5 P • 2 C • 7 IF • 6 OF • 3 UTL
- Class mix: 5 fr • 5 so • 5 jr • 8 sr/grad
- Incoming freshmen (5): Erickson, Ramey, MacLeod, Reefe, Woods
- Transfer added (1): none (all home-grown)
*2025 record current through April 25 2025.
Key Takeaways
- Rebuilt & rising: Head coach Mark Montgomery has delivered two 35-plus-win seasons and back-to-back postseason berths.
- Maryland recruiting focus: Seven in-state Terrapins anchor the everyday lineup.
- Two-ace model: Grad-transfer Jessica LeBeau (1.95 ERA) pairs with junior Courtney Wyche (10.2 K/7) for a top-30 staff.
- Balanced class structure: Even 7-6-6-6 distribution in 2025 sets up continuity through 2028.
Average Heights (2025 roster)
| Position Group | Avg. Height |
|---|
| Pitchers (6) | 5′ 9″ |
| Catchers (3) | 5′ 8″ |
| Infielders (7) | 5′ 7″ |
| Outfielders (6) | 5′ 6″ |
Recruiting Focus
| Position group | Leaving
before 2027 | Needs for 2027 roster |
Leaving
before 2028 | Needs for 2028 roster |
| Pitchers | 2 | Add 2–3 — high-velo RHP & plus-change LHP |
2 | Add 2 — power frosh & grad-transfer closer |
| Catchers | 1 | Add 1 sub-2.0 pop-time C |
1 | Add 1 quick-release backstop (LH bat bonus) |
| Infielders | 2 | Add 2–3 — glove-first SS & middle-order corner |
2 | Add 2 high-OBP 2B & RBI 3B/1B |
| Outfielders | 1 | Add 2 — plus-speed CF & big-arm RF |
2 | Add 2 gap-runner LF & table-setter CF |
| Utility / DP | 1 | Add 1 LH bat (1B/LF/DP) |
1 | Add 1 multi-positional hitter |
Coaching Staff
Mark Montgomery — Head Coach
Fifth season; 147-82 (.642) record; 2024 Big Ten Coach of the Year.
Jessica O’Donnell — Associate HC / Offense
Upped team OPS by 70 pts since arriving in 2023.
Mikayla Morrell — Assistant Coach / Pitching
Former Cal State Fullerton ace now handles analytics & pitch design.
Jaeda McFarland — Volunteer Coach / Outfield
2021 B1G Freshman of the Year guiding OF fundamentals.
About the School
- Founded 1856; flagship public research university in College Park, MD (8 mi from D.C.).
- Fall 2024 enrollment ≈ 41 000 (31 000 undergrads).
- Carnegie R1; $1.2 B in annual research with Big Ten Academic Alliance.
- Campus landmarks: Xfinity Center, McKeldin Mall, Discovery District.
Admission Standards (FTIC 2025-26)
- Test-optional holistic review.
- Middle-50 % admits: GPA 3.8–4.4 • SAT 1320–1490 • ACT 30–34.
- Early Action deadline Nov 1 (≈ 90 % of class admitted EA).
Other Tidbits
- Nearest major airport: Reagan National (DCA) – 25 min
- Nearest major international airport: Baltimore/Washington (BWI) – 30 min
- Landmarks: College Park Aviation Museum, Lake Artemesia, National Mall (12 mi)
- Famous alumni: Sergey Brin, Dominique Dawes, Larry David (att.)
- Avg. daytime highs: Spring 68 °F • Summer 88 °F • Fall 72 °F • Winter 45 °F
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