Cal freshman Nina in portal

HoopDreams said:

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Cal freshman Nina in portal

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I am seeing Natalie (batting .303, 33 AB) and Tamya (ERA 7.49) on On3, but not Nina (0 stat).

Did Nina every play last year..didnt see any at bats for her. If true I can see her leaving

It's odd that Natalie had the highest average but only batted third of the others.

BearinOC said:

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HoopDreams said:

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Cal freshman Nina in portal

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I am seeing Natalie (batting .303, 33 AB) and Tamya (ERA 7.49) on On3, but not Nina (0 stat).

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She announced her transfer two days ago. So looks like we have 3 open spots (for now).

Just started looking in the portal and saw that Junion, Meika Lauppe from ASU is available. She is a NoCal girl. She had a pretty good year with most win percentage and and ERA of 3.59. This would be an upgrade. We need bandaids for now full Coach Steve is established.

Portal Updates 6/8:

Anya German
Sophia Rolon
Natalie Marshall
Nina Peyton-Johnson
Tamya Waters

Former Cal Bear Nailyn Marshall is looking for her third home in three seasons. I hope our do-nothing Congress passes the transfer restrictions (among other things in the NIL bill) that were discussed last week on Capitol Hill. This is ridiculous.

CalFanatic said:

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Portal Updates 6/8:

Anya German
Sophia Rolon
Natalie Marshall
Nina Peyton-Johnson
Tamya Waters

Former Cal Bear Nailyn Marshall is looking for her third home in three seasons. I hope our do-nothing Congress passes the transfer restrictions (among other things in the NIL bill) that were discussed last week on Capitol Hill. This is ridiculous.

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I want to thank them for their represenation and playing hard.

Anya German - batted .219
Sophia Rolon - .269
Natalie Marshall - .303 but AB 33X
Nina Peyton-Johnson - No Stat
Tamya Waters - ERA 7.29

Based on the above stats however, we won't win much games. It maybe a repeat of 2025-2026 season.

The latest info is that we have 8 new players coming in. However, I feel we have more. I am confident we'll get more impact players.

I am thinking this congress is the one trying to pass the NIL bill. I have a feeling it will get filabustered as per usual. I am hopeful that this administration will apply some pressure and get it done.

The 2026 class has five freshmen, but who are the other three? Do the Bears have three transfers already?

BearinOC said:

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Just started looking in the portal and saw that Junion, Meika Lauppe from ASU is available. She is a NoCal girl. She had a pretty good year with most win percentage and and ERA of 3.59. This would be an upgrade. We need bandaids for now full Coach Steve is established.

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Lauppe to UCLA

Schroeder71 said:

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The 2026 class has five freshmen, but who are the other three? Do the Bears have three transfers already?

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From what it sounded like, it was a done deal. I dont know who the 3 are. At minimum 3, I think and hope it will be more.

Damn it, I was hoping for her and Salmon. It looks like UCLA is trying to get pitchers and not have the similar season with only Tinsley.

Gatorade California POY is now in the portal. Nor Cal Kid with ties to current Cal players...

https://12thman.com/sports/softball/roster/kate-munnerlyn/15039

Given last year's results, I care a lot more about who might be coming than who is leaving.

It's interesting that three of the five players in the portal are catchers. This means we are expecting catchers. Considering that they are typically good hitters... Alyssa Herrera is currently our only remaining catcher, and we'll need at least a couple of bullpen catchers.

BearinOC said:

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It's interesting that three of the five players in the portal are catchers. This means we are expecting catchers. Considering that they are typically good hitters... Alyssa Herrera is currently our only remaining catcher, and we'll need at least a couple of bullpen catchers.

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Was Alyssa injured last year? She didnt have much at bats.

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
Cal Signs Trailblazer Olivia Pichardo

🗞️https://t.co/IKTqH57wpT#GoBears🐻 pic.twitter.com/giBx8ioOfe

— Cal Softball (@CalSB) June 15, 2026

After being the first woman ever to appear in an NCAA Division I baseball game, Olivia Pichardo is joining the Cal softball program. https://t.co/L7T2IxOEF6

— Brady (@BradyVernon) June 15, 2026

It will be her first time ever playing organized softball.

Interesting move..

Well that's an out of the box move, but does it move the needle? Wake me when we add some pitching.

How do her softball measurables compare to her new teammates or typical NCAA college woman players?

Another transfer announcement incoming FYI....

Intuit said:

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How do her softball measurables compare to her new teammates or typical NCAA college woman players?

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I don't claim to know her measurables I just watched a handful of videos online. As mentioned above, beautiful violent lefty swing with good contact. Very quick out of the box and down to first. And a plus arm in the outfield. 85 mph fastball pitcher at Brown but also played outfield. Obviously, she won't be a softball pitcher, but a plus arm for sure.

Moving from baseball to softball is really tough, but here's hoping she can do it, it might be fun to watch.

59bear said:

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Well that's an out of the box move, but does it move the needle? Wake me when we add some pitching.

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100% in agreement!

crazy stuff just by googling umbc softball

Good news! The way that I figure it-it's worth rolling the dice on any new pitching that's available. It has to be superior to the staff that Cal fielded last season. GO BEARS!

CalFanatic said:

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Will be interesting to see the transition. Have to say that lefty swing of hers looks beautiful.

If anyone can work with a baseball player, it's Steve Singleton.

Pichardo has next-level bat speed and has the potential to do some great things at Cal. https://t.co/ykHmFzo4IR

— Maren Angus-Coombs (@Maren_Angus) June 15, 2026

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I have to break my promise not to post until Trump is gone because this young lady is going to be a star at Cal. Put her in the line-up and find a place for her on the field !