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Key Numbers from the 2024 College Softball Regular Season
In the wake of the conclusion of the 2024 college softball regular season, a myriad of record-breaking heroes and eye-opening statistics have emerged. These figures provide valuable insights into the strengths and weaknesses of various teams along with highlighting the frontrunners for the prestigious 2024 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award. Moreover, they offer a glimpse into what to expect in the upcoming Women’s College World Series, commencing on May 30. To add to the excitement, the NCAA Softball Selection Show Presented by Capital One is set to broadcast live on Sunday, May 12 at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
Significant Statistics
- 15: The pitching staff of Clemson has remarkably allowed just 15 home runs throughout the season, the lowest tally among all Power 5 conference teams this year.
- 14: Charlotte kickstarted the season with a thrilling victory over Florida State and sustained their momentum to culminate in a historic 14-game winning streak, a first for the program.
- 13: UCLA clinched their 13th Pac-12 regular-season championship with a convincing 12-1 win against Arizona State in their final game.
- 12: A total of 12 perfect games were thrown this season, with Ball State’s Francys King delivering the final one in an impressive 8-0 triumph over Central Michigan.
- 11: Eleven pitchers amassed over 200 strikeouts each during the season, showcasing their prowess on the mound.
- 10: Miami (Ohio) boasted an impressive 10 batters who cleared the fence with home runs, helping the Redhawks secure a national-best 154 homers, placing them fourth on the all-time list.
- 9: Maya Brady of UCLA, with her two-homer performance against Arizona, now has nine multihomer games in her career, tying for the second most in UCLA’s history.
- 8: Reese Atwood of Texas set a program record by registering eight consecutive games with at least one RBI and also shattered the single-season home run record with 21 long balls.
- 7: Miami (Ohio) fell just seven home runs short of equaling the single-season home run record set by Oklahoma in 2021.
- 6: Oklahoma’s six losses in the regular season mark their most since 2019, when they finished as the runner-up in the WCWS to UCLA.
- 5: NiJaree Canady of Stanford allowed a mere five home runs all season, the fewest among Pac-12 pitchers who started at least 15 games.
- 4: Tiare Jennings of Oklahoma stands at 301 RBIs in her career, requiring just four more to surpass Sierra Romero and secure the fifth spot in women’s DI softball history.
- 3: Texas boasted three starting hitters batting over .400, contributing to their nation-leading .380 team batting average.
- 2: Boston and Oklahoma both closed out the regular season with 20 or more shutouts, showcasing their defensive prowess.
- 1: Florida State, touted as the preseason favorite in the ACC, relinquished their top spot to Duke after losing the final series to Syracuse, granting the Blue Devils their inaugural 1-seed in the ACC tournament.
As the college softball season transitions into the highly-anticipated postseason, these numbers provide a comprehensive overview of the impressive performances and milestones achieved by teams and players, setting the stage for an exhilarating finale.
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