Softball: Oklahoma Lands 5-Star 2026 Pitcher

Originally posted on Oklahoma Sooners on SI
By Bryce McKinnis | Last updated Oct 15, 2024 7:50 PM ET

Four-time defending national champion Oklahoma softball secured its fourth 2026 commit Tuesday night.

Five-star right-handed pitcher Ella Kate “EK” Smith pledged to the Sooners on her personal X account. Perfect Game ranked the Katy High School (TX) product the No. 2 overall recruit in the 2026 class in September.

BOOMER SOONER!!❤️@GassoPatty @jtgasso @coachjro @fale_steele @jazzvesely @IG_Jackson18u #committed pic.twitter.com/Wy96NexFh7
— Ella Kate Smith “EK” 2026 (@eksoftball2026) October 15, 2024

“I am extremely blessed to announce my commitment to the University of Oklahoma,” Smith wrote in the post. “Lastly, I want to thank the OU staff for giving me this amazing opportunity. BOOMER SOONER!!”

Smith is the third pitcher in the class to commit to Oklahoma. Keegan Baker, a 4-star prospect from nearby Edmond Memorial High School and the state’s No. 1 pitcher, committed on Oct. 4. Another 4-star pitcher, Malaya Majam-Finch from Fullerton High School (CA), committed on Sept. 16.

Smith was instrumental in the Lady Tigers’ 39-3-1 overall record, perfect district record and UIL regional final appearance last season. Her contributions landed her on the Houston Chronicle's All-Greater Houston first team in July.

Smith visited Norman for the Patty Gasso Softball Camp in April.

This article first appeared on Oklahoma Sooners on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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