Women's College World Series team-by-team breakdown
Florida State outfielder Kaley Mudge (6) warms up before an NCAA college softball game against Maris on Friday, May 19, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Credit: AP/Gary McCullough
ALABAMA (45-20)
Coach: Patrick Murphy (1,266-373 in 25 seasons overall; 1,238-353 in 24 seasons at Alabama).
Last WCWS appearance: 2021.
National titles: 1 (2012).
Road to Oklahoma City: Won Tuscaloosa Regional: beat Long Island University 5-0, beat Middle Tennessee 12-5, lost to Middle Tennessee 4-1, beat Middle Tennessee 1-0. Won Tuscaloosa Super Regional: lost to Northwestern 3-1, beat Northwestern 2-1, beat Northwestern 3-2.
2023 record vs. WCWS teams: 2-3.
Top hitters: Ashley Prange (.324, 16 HR, 46 RBIs, 36 walks), Ally Shipman (.314, 15 doubles, 34 RBIs), Bailey Dowling (.291, 11 doubles, 49 RBIs), Kenleigh Calahan (.283, 15 doubles, 28 RBIs), Jenna Johnson (.269, 27 RBIs).
Oklahoma's Jayda Coleman (24) bats during an NCAA college softball game against Texas A&M on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, in Cathedral City, Calif. Credit: AP/Kyusung Gong
Pitchers: Montana Fouts (25-10, 1.48 ERA, 319 strikeouts in 223 innings), Jaala Torrence (9-2, 1.98), Alex Salter (7-4, 2.77), Lauren Esman (4-4, 3.04).
FLORIDA STATE (55-9)
Coach: Lonni Alameda (868-354-4 in 19 years overall; 713-196-1 in 15 years at Florida State).
Last WCWS appearance: 2021.
ILE - Washington third baseman Baylee Klingler looks to throw during an NCAA college softball game against Robert Morris, March 8, 2022, in Seattle. Klingler was chosen by the Texas Smoke at No. 2 overall in the Women's Professional Fastpitch (WPF) softball draft. Credit: AP/Stephen Brashear
National titles: 3 (1981 AIAW, 1982 AIAW, 2018 NCAA).
Road to Oklahoma City: Won Tallahassee Regional: beat Marist 9-0, beat Central Florida 5-1, lost to South Carolina 4-0, beat South Carolina 1-0. Won Tallahassee Super Regional: beat Georgia 8-1, beat Georgia 4-2.
2023 record vs. WCWS teams: 1-4.
Top hitters: Jahni Kerr (.362, 15 doubles, 38 RBIs), Kaley Mudge (.354, 17 doubles, 17 stolen bases, 39 RBIs), Devyn Flaherty (.331, 26 RBIs, 30 stolen bases), Hallie Wacaser (.325, 34 RBIs), Kalei Harding (.320, 10 HR, 48 RBIs), Mack Leonard (.276, 42 RBIs), Michaela Edenfield (.250, 11 HR, 53 RBIs).
Pitchers: Kathryn Sandercock (26-3, 1.10 ERA, 9 saves), Makenna Reid (12-0, 0.93, 6 saves), Allison Royalty (8-1, 2.16), Ali DuBois (6-4, 2.61).
OKLAHOMA (56-1)
Coach: Patti Gasso (1,612-404-3 in 33 years; 1,450-345-2 in 29 years at Oklahoma).
Last WCWS appearance: 2022.
National titles: 6 (2000, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022).
Road to Oklahoma City: Won Norman Regional: beat Hofstra 11-0, beat Missouri 11-0, beat California 16-3. Won Norman Super Regional: beat Clemson 9-2, beat Clemson 8-7.
2023 record vs. WCWS teams: 7-0.
Top hitters: Tiare Jennings (.436, 16 HR, 60 RBIs), Jayda Coleman (.417, 16 HR, 46 RBIs, 15 stolen bases), Kinzie Hansen (.415, 12 HR, 53 RBIs), Alyssa Brito (.411, 17 HR, 17 doubles, 59 RBIs), Haley Lee (.399, 14 HR, 51 RBIs), Jocelyn Erickson (.357, 32 RBIs), Grace Lyons (.331, 33 RBIs), Cydney Sanders (.292, 30 RBIs).
Pitchers: Nicole May (18-0, 0.82 ERA, 127 strikeouts in 102 innings), Jordy Bahl (18-1, 1.08 ERA, 159 strikeouts in 122 2/3 innings), Alex Storako (17-0, 1.13 ERA).
OKLAHOMA STATE (46-14)
Coach: Kenny Gajewski (315-135 in eight years).
Last WCWS appearance: 2022.
National titles: None.
Road to Oklahoma City: Won Stillwater Regional: beat Maryland-Baltimore County 9-0, beat Wichita State 6-0, beat Nebraska 5-2. Won Stillwater Super Regional: beat Oregon 8-1, beat Oregon 9-0.
2023 record vs. WCWS teams: 2-4.
Top hitters: Rachel Becker (.449, 28 RBIs, 22 doubles), Kiley Naomi (.372, 13 HR, 64 RBIs, 17 doubles), Chyenne Factor (.372, 32 RBIs), Tallen Edwards (.329, 26 RBIs), Micaela Wark (.323, 10 HR, 51 RBIs), Katelynn Carwile (.318, 38 RBIs, 18 doubles), Morgyn Wynne (.302, 10 HR, 42 RBIs).
Pitchers: Kelly Maxwell (16-5, 1.77 ERA, 223 strikeouts in 138 1/3 innings), Lexi Kilfoyl (15-5, 1.82 ERA), Kyra Aycock (9-2, 2.30 ERA).
STANFORD (45-13)
Coach: Jessica Allister (486-219 in 13 seasons; 196-112 in six seasons at Stanford).
Last WCWS appearance: 2004.
National titles: None.
Road to Oklahoma City: Won Stanford Regional: beat Long Beach St. 1-0, beat Florida 8-0, beat Florida 11-2. Won Durham Super Regional: beat Duke 3-1, beat Duke 7-2.
2023 record vs. WCWS teams: 1-7.
Top hitters: River Mahler (.367, 21 RBIs), Taylor Gindlesperger (.340, 15 doubles, 19 RBIs), Kaitlyn Lim (.312, 18 RBIs), Emily Schultz (.304, 29 RBIs), Aly Kaneshiro (.272, 40 RBIs).
Pitchers: NiJaree Canady (16-1, 0.48 ERA, 193 strikeouts in 116 1/3 innings), Alana Vawter (20-8, 1.83 ERA), Regan Krause (9-4, 2.21 ERA).
TENNESSEE (49-8)
Coach: Karen Weekly (1,039-326-2 in 22 years).
Last WCWS appearance: 2015.
National titles: None.
Road to Oklahoma City: Won Knoxville Regional: beat Northern Kentucky 12-0, beat Indiana 9-1, beat Indiana 7-3. Won Knoxville Super Regional: beat Texas 5-2, beat Texas 9-0.
2023 record vs. WCWS teams: 2-1.
Top hitters: Kiki Milloy (.420, 25 HR, 56 RBIs, 49 walks, 39 stolen bases), Zaida Puni (.372, 13 HR, 56 RBIs), McKenna Gibson (.369, 15 HR, 59 RBIs), Mackenzie Donihoo, .274, 15 doubles, 32 RBIs), Giulia Koutsoyanopulos (.243, 36 RBIs).
Pitchers: Ashley Rogers (18-1, 0.75 ERA, 173 strikeouts in 131 1/3 innings), Payton Gotschall (16-1, 1.42 ERA, 129 strikeouts in 103 2/3 innings), Karlyn Pickens (9-6, 2.84 ERA).
UTAH (42-14)
Coach: Amy Hogue (633-473-3 in 21 years; 440-391-1 in 12 years at Utah).
Last WCWS appearance: 1994.
National titles: None.
Road to Oklahoma City: Won Salt Lake City Regional: beat Southern Illinois 11-9, beat Mississippi 7-1, beat Mississippi 4-1. Won Salt Lake City Super Regional: lost to San Diego State 4-3, beat San Diego State 10-1, beat San Diego State 7-2.
2023 record vs. WCWS teams: 5-3.
Top hitters: Aliya Belarde (.400, 31 RBIs), Haley Denning (.388, 33 stolen bases), Sophie Jacquez (.385, 13 doubles, 32 RBIs), Julia Jimenez (.355, 10 HR, 52 RBIs), Ellessa Bonstrom (.337, 11 HR, 54 RBIs).
Pitchers: Mariah Lopez (23-6, 2.15 ERA, 201 strikeouts in 191 2/3 innings), Sydney Sandez (13-5, 3.04 ERA).
WASHINGTON (43-13)
Coach: Heather Tarr (787-296-1 in 19 years).
Last WCWS appearance: 2019.
National titles: 2009.
Road to Oklahoma City: Won Seattle Regional: beat Northern Colorado 10-2, beat McNeese State 3-1, lost to McNeese State 1-0, beat McNeese State 7-6. Won Seattle Super Regional: beat Louisiana-Lafayette 8-0; beat Louisiana-Lafayette 2-0.
2023 record vs. WCWS teams: 4-4.
Top hitters: Baylee Klingler (.388, 12 HR, 47 RBIs, 14 doubles), Sami Reynolds (.365, 34 RBIs), Madison Huskey (.327, 11 HR, 43 RBIs), SilentRain Espinoza (.318, 27 RBIs), Brooklyn Carter (.286, 27 stolen bases).
Pitchers: Ruby Meylan (18-5, 2.19 ERA, 197 strikeouts in 169 1/3 innings, 7 saves), Kelley Lynch (9-3, 2.43 ERA, 101 strikeouts in 77 2/3 innings), Lindsay Lopez (13-3, 3.49 ERA).
