Texas Tech Softball Adds All-American in Transfer Portal

Originally posted on Heartland College Sports
By Joe Tillery | Last updated Jun 8, 2025 12:04 PM ET

When Texas Tech added star pitcher NiJaree Canady last offseason through the transfer portal, just about everyone could see the immediate impact she was set to have in Lubbock.

After falling short of hoisting the National Championship trophy this year, the Red Raiders are reloading for another postseason run, this time with the help of another All-American.

On Saturday, news broke that the Red Raiders were adding former Ohio State catcher Jazmyn (Jazzy) Burns, an All-American in 2025. Burns was one of the best hitters in the country this season, and is set to join her teammate on the All-American roster, NiJaree Canady, in Lubbock.

Former Ohio State C Jazzy Burns is transferring to Texas Tech.

A 2025 All-American, Burns owns a career .377 batting average with 34 home runs, 109 RBIs, 20 doubles, and 71 runs scored. pic.twitter.com/KTyb9g36z0
— Justin McLeod (@justfactsmaam) June 7, 2025

Burns is coming off an incredible sophomore season with the Buckeyes, where she held a batting average of .455. She posted 25 home runs alongside a ridiculous .540 OBP (On-Base Percentage) and a slugging percentage of 1.006.

As a freshman in 2024, Burns was one of just three players to start all 51 games. She hit .298 with nine homers, six doubles, and 37 RBIs, which led all freshmen in the Big Ten.

She now heads to Lubbock, Texas, where she’ll try to get the Red Raiders back to the Women’s College World Series, with a shot to win it all.

This article first appeared on Heartland College Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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