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Oklahoma’s explosive start fueled by unstoppable freshman quartet

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Oklahoma's 2025 softball recruiting class consisted of five signees. Four of the five not only have found their way into this season's starting lineup for the Sooners, but also are contributing at an elite level.

Outfielder Kai Minor, pitcher Allyssa Parker, infielder Lexi McDaniel and catcher Kendall Wells were all members of head coach Patty Gasso's No. 1 2025 class, and all came to Oklahoma as top-5 national prospects, according to Rivals. Minor was the top-rated national prospect, and she was followed by No. 2 Parker, No. 3 McDaniel and No. 5 Wells.

Kendall Wells and Kai Minor already nearing Sooners history

All four members of this standout quartet literally hit the ground running in their inaugural season in a Sooner uniform.