Oklahoma Sooners softball transfer portal tracker for 2025
Oklahoma Sooners softball transfer portal tracker for 2025
The offseason has begun for the Oklahoma Sooners. It was another strong season with Patti Gasso at the helm as the Sooners reached the semifinals of the Women's College World Series. The Sooners were led by a young group of freshmen and sophomores at the top of their lineup.
Oklahoma will return eight of the nine players who were everyday inclusions in the lineup for 2026. Still, Gasso is expecting the Sooners to be active in the transfer portal this summer to add to a team that won the SEC title in their first year in the league. They won't need to make a lot of moves, but the moves Oklahoma makes will be impactful.
We'll keep track of every portal departure and addition this offseason with our handy transfer portal tracker.
Corri Hicks, C
Corri Hicks was the No. 2 catcher in the 2024 recruiting class and a five-star prospect. In her one season in Norman, Hicks had three home runs and eight RBIs in 24 games for the Sooners.
Maya Bland, OF
Maya Bland spent two seasons with the Sooners, working primarily as a pinch runner. In 2025, Bland hit .250 with three home runs and 10 RBIs.
Kadey Lee McKay, INF
Kadey Lee McKay was the second Oklahoma true freshman to enter the portal in the early stages of the offseason. McKay was considered the No. 52 player in the 2024 cycle.
Hannah Coor, OF
Hannah Coor was a regular part of the outfield rotation for the Sooners, appearing in 45 games and starting 23 in 2025. She hit .329 with two home runs and 15 RBIs and played a strong defensive outfield for the Sooners.
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