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Freshman Catcher Commits to Mizzou Softball; The Buzz, Friday, June 6, 2025

Originally posted on Missouri Tigers on SI
By Lilly Marshall | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 1:00 AM ET

Missouri softball added an athlete to its roster with incoming freshman Jaley James, who is a catcher. Her addition comes at a good time, as the Tigers are losing Julia Crenshaw to graduation.

James represents Missouri's second catcher on the roster, with the other being junior Stefania Abruscato.

GOD’S PLAN

Big thank you to the coaches for this opportunity!! @CoachLarissaA @CoachJayGwyn @CoachBella42 @HaffMary pic.twitter.com/JDFZ00FBth
— Jaley James (@JaleyJames) June 5, 2025

James took to X to announce her commitment. Her decision may have come as a surprise to some, as she originally committed to North Texas in 2023 but changed her mind.

Hailing from Grandview, Texas, James played softball at both Grandview High School and with an 18U travel team based in Norman, Oklahoma. As a senior, she had a .690 batting average. She also logged eight home runs.

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Missouri gymnastics welcomed transfer Sara Wabi "home." Wabi transferred from Illinois State, where she primarily competed on bars and floor in 2024.

There's just no place like home. #MIZ pic.twitter.com/QC4TUVUqFo
— Mizzou Gymnastics (@MizzouGym) June 5, 2025

Missouri righty pitcher Seth McCartney announced he will be leaving the team. The Tigers have lost seven pitchers to the transfer portal.

Extremely thankful for my time at Mizzou. With that being said, I have decided to enter the transfer portal as a grad student with one year of eligibility remaining. Meridian CC and Mizzou alum. Open to any and all opportunities!

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— Seth McCartney (@SethMcCartney5) June 5, 2025

Senior Tarique George and freshman Brooke Sawatzky were named to the Track and Field SEC Community Service Team. George competes in the throwing events, while Sawatzky competes in the heptathlon.

George, Sawatzky Named to Track and Field SEC Community Service Team

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— Mizzou Track & Field (@MizzouTFXC) June 5, 2025

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June 6, 2006: Missouri men’s lacrosse coach Kyle Hawkins became the first openly gay male head coach of an intercollegiate Division I-A athletic team.

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