Transfer News: 2021 Mountain West Conference Pitcher of the Year Hailey Dolcini Transferring to Texas from Fresno State

Former Fresno State pitcher Hailey Dolcini is transferring to Texas, she announced on Sunday night via Twitter.

“I am extremely excited to announce that I will play my last season and further my education at the University of Texas,” Dolcini wrote. “Cannot thank [Texas Softball and coaching staff] enough for this incredible opportunity. See you in January, Texas!! HOOK EM.”

The 2021 Mountain West Pitcher of the Year, Dolcini enjoyed a stellar true senior season that included the 11th-best ERA in the nation.

She finished the year with a 22-5 overall record, a 1.12 ERA, and 259 strikeouts.

I am extremely excited to announce that I will play my last season and further my education at the University of Texas. Cannot thank @texassoftball @coachcbartlett @CoachSingTexas @TexasCoachWhite enough for this incredible opportunity.
See you in January, Texas!!
HOOK EM’ 🤘🏼 pic.twitter.com/VZDPx8arHj

— Hailey Dolcini (@haileydolcini) October 18, 2021

In addition to her Conference Pitcher of the Year award, Dolcini also earned All-Conference and All-Region 1^st team honors and was a Top 25 finalist for the National Player of the Year award.

After beginning her career at UC Riverside in 2018 – when she earned All-Region honors as a true freshman – Dolcini transferred to Fresno State and earned All-Mountain West honors in every year of her tenure as a Bulldog.

In choosing to call Texas her new home, Dolcini will have a single season of eligibility to play as a Longhorn. Due to her late entry into the transfer portal, she will have to receive a waiver to allow her to play immediately in 2022.

— Justin McLeod, Extra Inning Softball Correspondent