Jordy Bahl Leaving Oklahoma, Plans to “Return Home”

Oklahoma pitcher Jordy Bahl is leaving the Oklahoma program. Her name officially appeared in the NCAA transfer portal on Monday afternoon.

Bahl released a statement on social media on Monday:

“Nothing will compare to what this year and this team have been. From staring defeat in the eyes and never giving in, the behind the scenes grind, handling the mounting pressure that only grows each year, only the girls on this team will ever be able to fully understand. That is why this is such a bittersweet thing to do. I have decided to return home and play the game I love, closer to the things that have made me who I am and that have always been more important to me than this game. The most important thing in my life after my faith, is my family. For the last 2 years, despite the amazing opportunities and accomplishments, my love for home and the acknowledgement of my foundation have grown. Being away from these things has been very tough. Through the constant battles that the outsiders do not see, my teammates and coaches were always understanding, loving, and nothing but supportive. The bond developed with these girls can never, and will never be broken. My sisters in Christ. My respect for this program and how they do things the right way, and play the game with an unapologetic passion are all things I have learned and will take with me. My heart is full of gratitude and love for the girls, coaches, and people at the University of Oklahoma. I am excited to return home and be Jordy Bahl the softball player, but more importantly the person. I am excited thinking about growing the game that has provided me so many opportunities for growth, in the home state, a current overlooked state for girls in softball at all ages, and I am excited to finish the softball journey right where it began.”

The two-time All-American pitcher was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Women’s College World Series last week after piloting the Sooners to their third-consecutive national championship. She was the National Freshman of the Year in 2022, the Big 12 Co-Pitcher of the Year in 2022 and the conference’s Pitcher of the Year in 2023.

In her two years at OU, Bahl posted an even 1.00 ERA, earned a 44-2 overall record, and notched 397 strikeouts in 288.2 innings of work. Across the board, she put up stellar numbers, including allowing just 41 earned runs in two years and notching a strikeout/walk ratio better than 5/1.

UPDATE: Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso and athletic director Joe Castiglione released statements following Bahl’s announcement.

#Sooners coach Patty Gasso on Jordy Bahl’s departure: pic.twitter.com/Hzy3G6FaWv

— Eric Bailey (@EricBaileyTW) June 12, 2023

Words cannot express the gratitude we have for you for choosing to be part of our #Sooners @OU_Softball journey and letting us be part of yours. Thank you!! Blessings and best wishes always. https://t.co/Ax5Yy13D47

— Joe Castiglione (@soonerad) June 12, 2023

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