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Oklahoma softball’s next great outfield is already taking shape for 2026

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Oklahoma is going to have another strong group in the outfield during the 2026 NCAA softball season. Just like the catchers and infielders, the outer diamond has been home to heavy hitters who have been a factor in the program’s Women’s College World Series dominance throughout the past five years.

Junior Kasidi Pickering, senior Abby Dayton and sophomore Chaney Helton returned from the 2025 WCWS semifinal team and will be joined by freshman Kai Minor. With the depth of the roster allowing for different lineup arrangements, the positions won’t be limited to those players as sophomore Sydney Barker is also an option.