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Taylor Pannell

texas tech logoTexas Tech Softball·Junior · 3B
texas tech logoTexas Tech
Jr3B

Taylor

Pannell

Junior · 3B
Taylor Pannell
R/R
Hitting · 2026
.358
AVG
13
HR
60
RBI
Postseason
2-run go-ahead HR in the 5th
WCWS Semifinal G13 vs Alabama (W 5-4)
All-Big 12 Defense2025 All-American (Tennessee)Tennessee transfer

A 2025 All-American at Tennessee — the Red Raiders' everyday third baseman and another righty power bat.

Player Facts

Team
Texas Tech
Class
Junior
Position
3B
Bats / Throws
R / R

2026 Season

Taylor Pannell, junior 3B for the Texas Tech softball team — .358 BA, 13 HR, 60 RBI. A 2025 All-American at Tennessee — the Red Raiders' everyday third baseman and another righty power bat.

  • All-Big 12 Defense
  • 2025 All-American (Tennessee)
  • Tennessee transfer

Postseason Line

2-run go-ahead HR in the 5th

WCWS Semifinal G13 vs Alabama (W 5-4)

Other Texas Tech Stars

NiJaree Canady
texas tech logoTexas Tech
SrSP/RP

NiJaree

Canady

Senior · SP/RP
R/R·Topeka, KS
Pitching · 2026
1.39
ERA
#8 NAT
194
K
#14 NAT
28-6
W-L
142.0
IP
Postseason
7.0 IP · 2 H · 0 R · 6 K (W) — complete-game shutout to clinch the final
WCWS Semifinal G14 vs Alabama (W 2-0)
1,000+ career KBig 12 Co-POYAUSL #2 overall

Only active pitcher with 1,000+ K and 100+ wins — first to throw WCWS shutouts for two different schools.

Mia Williams
texas tech logoTexas Tech
Jr2B

Mia

Williams

Junior · 2B
R/R
Hitting · 2026
.438
AVG
#36 NAT
26
HR
85
RBI
Postseason
Walk-off solo HR (7th) to beat Alabama and force the deciding game
WCWS Semifinal G13 vs Alabama (W 5-4)
NFCA 2nd Team All-AmericanFlorida transferTTU single-season HR record

Set Texas Tech single-season records for HR, RBI, runs and total bases — the engine of the order.

Kaitlyn Terry
texas tech logoTexas Tech·#75
JrP/UTL

Kaitlyn

Terry

Junior · P/UTL
L/L·5-6·Friendswood, TX
Pitching · 2026
1.67
ERA
152
K
24-2
W-L
.164
OPP AVG
Hitting · 2026
.438
AVG
10
HR
57
RBI
Postseason
4.1 IP · 3 H · 1 ER · 4 K (L) · 0-for-3 at the plate
WCWS Winners' Bracket vs Tennessee (L 2-1, 9 inn — walk-off)
NFCA 1st Team All-AmericanUSA Today Big 12 POYUCLA transfer

Only player nationally in the top 10 of both ERA and batting average — a true two-way force.

Jackie Lis
texas tech logoTexas Tech
SrUT

Jackie

Lis

Senior · UT
R/R·Newburgh, IN
Hitting · 2026
.424
AVG
21
HR
75
RBI
Postseason
HR · 2-for-3 · 3 RBI in the run-rule opener
WCWS Opening Round vs Mississippi State (W 8-0)
NFCA 3rd Team All-American2024 Missouri Valley MVPSIU career HR record

A second 20-homer right-handed bat — proof Texas Tech is more than Williams and Terry.