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University of Michigan Softball — Recruiting Overview
3-Year Snapshot (2023 – 2025*)
2025 season (through Apr 25 2025)
- Overall record: 43-11 (17-6 Big Ten) — back-to-back B1G champs
- Roster size: 25 players
- Positional mix: 6 pitchers ▪ 2 catchers ▪ 7 infielders ▪ 6 outfielders ▪ 4 utilities
- Class mix: 7 fr ▪ 6 so ▪ 6 jr ▪ 6 sr/grad
- Incoming freshmen (7): Lauren Putz, Megan Beemer, Jada Cooper, etc.
- Transfers added (2): Jessica LeBeau (RHP Kent St.), Maddie Porter (OF UAB)
- Non-senior departures after 2024: 3
- Home-state spread: MI 9 • CA 3 • AZ 2 • SC 2 • OH 2 • FL 1 • OR 1 • IN 1 • IL 1 • VA 1 • GA 1 • IA 1
2024 season
- Overall record: 40-15 (16-7 Big Ten) — B1G tournament title
- Roster size: 24 players
- Positional mix: 6 P ▪ 3 C ▪ 7 IF ▪ 6 OF ▪ 2 UTL
- Class mix: 6 fr ▪ 7 so ▪ 6 jr ▪ 5 sr/grad
- Incoming freshmen (6): Madi Ramey, Erin Hoehn, Kayla Kozicky, etc.
- Transfers added (1): Jessica LeBeau (RHP Kent St.)
- Non-senior departures after 2023: 4
2023 season
- Overall record: 33-22 (11-12 Big Ten) — first year of post-Hutchins era
- 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): Maddie Erickson, Madi Ramey, Abby MacLeod, etc.
- Transfer added (1): Jessica LeBeau (RHP Kent St.)
*2025 record current through April 25 2025.
Key Takeaways
- Back on top: Resurgent offense and two-ace staff delivered consecutive Big Ten crowns.
- Pitching depth: Six-arm rotation, all but one underclassman, holds foes to 1.98 ERA.
- Roster balance: Even 7-6-6-6 class distribution in 2025 bodes well for 2026-27 continuity.
- Physiology: Wolverines own one of the Big Ten’s tallest batteries — see averages below.
Average Heights (2025 roster)
| Position Group | Avg. Height |
|---|
| Pitchers (6) | 5′ 10″ |
| Catchers (2) | 5′ 9″ |
| 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 — one LHP & mid-90s spin RHP |
2 | Add 2 — power frosh & grad-transfer closer |
| Catchers | 1 | Add 1 sub-2.0 pop-time C (LH bat bonus) |
0 | — |
| 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
Bonnie Tholl — Head Coach
Second full season after succeeding legend Carol Hutchins; 83-26 (.761) record.
Jen Brundage — Associate HC / Pitching
26th year; Olympic gold medalist; staff ERA under 2.00 for second straight season.
Stefanie Lesko — Assistant Coach / Offense & Recruiting
Oregon alumna who lifted team OPS by 70 pts in her first year.
Faith Canfield — Volunteer Coach
2019 All-American infielder back to mentor defense & analytics.
About the School
- Founded 1817; flagship public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- Fall 2024 enrollment ≈ 52 000 (32 k undergrads).
- Ranked No. 3 U.S. public university (U.S. News 2025).
- Carnegie R1 with $1.9 B in annual research — top 5 nationally.
- Campus landmarks: “Big House” (Michigan Stadium), Law Quad, Nichols Arboretum.
Admission Standards (FTIC 2025-26)
- Selective holistic review; SAT/ACT optional but typical admits submit scores.
- Middle-50 % admits: GPA 3.9–4.0 UW • SAT 1390–1530 • ACT 32–35.
- Apps via Common App; Early Action Nov 1, Regular Feb 1.
Other Tidbits
- Nearest major airport: Detroit Metro (DTW) – 25 min
- Nearest major international airport: Detroit Metro (DTW) – 25 min
- Landmarks: Nichols Arboretum, Michigan Stadium (“The Big House”), Kerrytown Market
- Famous alumni: Tom Brady, Larry Page, Madonna (att.)
- Avg. daytime highs: Spring 62 °F • Summer 83 °F • Fall 66 °F • Winter 33 °F
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