**Nebraska’s Jordy Bahl Named Greatest Collegiate Softball Pitcher of All Time by ESPN**
Nebraska Cornhuskers pitcher Jordy Bahl has been honored as the greatest collegiate softball pitcher of all time by ESPN, a recognition that underscores her unparalleled achievements and impact on the sport.
Bahl’s journey to this accolade began with a stellar high school career at Papillion-La Vista Senior High School in Nebraska, where she led her team to three consecutive state titles and posted remarkable statistics, including a 0.10 ERA and 316 strikeouts in her senior year. She continued to excel at the University of Oklahoma, where she helped the Sooners secure two national championships and earned multiple All-America honors. ([Wikipedia][1], [Huskers.com][2])
In 2024, Bahl transferred to Nebraska, bringing heightened expectations and excitement to the Cornhuskers’ program. Despite a setback due to an ACL injury that sidelined her for the season, she made a triumphant return in 2025. Bahl’s performance this season has been nothing short of extraordinary, drawing comparisons to MLB star Shohei Ohtani for her dual-threat capabilities. She ranks among the top ten nationally in both batting and pitching categories, including a 1.50 ERA and a .475 batting average. ([AP News][3], [SBNation.com][4])
Bahl’s influence extends beyond her on-field accomplishments. Her decision to transfer to Nebraska has significantly increased the program’s visibility and fan engagement, leading to a surge in ticket demand and national attention. ([SI][5], [AP News][3])
ESPN’s recognition of Jordy Bahl as the greatest collegiate softball pitcher of all time celebrates not only her exceptional skills and records but also her profound impact on the sport, inspiring future generations of athletes.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordy_Bahl?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Jordy Bahl”
[2]: https://huskers.com/news/2023/06/15/jordy-bahl-announces-her-transfer-to-nebraska?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Jordy Bahl Announces Her Transfer to Nebraska – University of Nebraska – Official Athletics Website”
[3]: https://apnews.com/article/nebraska-jordy-bahl-98906a61b5c2c6917a7435097e7036d4?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Jordy Bahl’s move to Nebraska creates overwhelming softball ticket demand and national title hopes | AP News”
[4]: https://www.sbnation.com/2025/5/24/24436480/jordy-bahl-nebraska-softball-shohei-ohtani-ncaa-tournament?utm_source=chatgpt.com “This college softball player is drawing comparisons to Shohei Ohtani in the NCAA Tournament”
[5]: https://www.si.com/college/nebraska/softball/nebraska-softball-jordy-bahl-ava-kuszak-earn-big-ten-weekly-honors-cornhuskers?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Nebraska Softball’s Jordy Bahl, Ava Kuszak Earn Big Ten
Weekly Honors”