Michigan State Softball Ace Enters Transfer Portal

The sophomore led the Spartans in starts (21) and innings pitched (92) in 2026, with an ERA of 5.25 and a record of 5-15. She collected 49 strikeouts while allowing 16 home runs, and her 29 appearances and four complete games marked career-bests. 

Her best performance of the season came against Mercer in March, when she threw a six-inning complete game, allowing six hits. She tied her season best with five strikeouts and one walk. 

She also delivered MSU’s first complete game and first shutout of the season against Howard when she completed four innings of facing no less than five batters in the frame. With two hits allowed, that was the Spartans’ fewest in a game against any opponent. 

Schuelr came off an impressive rookie season in 2025, as she made 26 appearances in the circle, tossing 93.0 innings to lead the team. She led the Spartans with 67 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.99. The righty tied the MSU program freshman record for most strikeouts in a game (12) against Longwood. 

Schuler’s decision to enter the portal comes after Michigan State ended dead last in the Big Ten Conference with a record of 3-20 and a .130 winning percentage. 

Prior to her collegiate career, Schuler brought a long resume of accomplishments with her to Michigan State. As an Illinois state runner-up in 2023, she was named the Daily Herald Player of the Year and the News-Sun Player of the Year twice.

A two-way at Antioch Community High School, she went 19-2 with a 0.80 ERA and 270 strikeouts in 147.1 innings as a junior, while hitting .541 with nine home runs and 63 RBIs. 

“Jacey is a two-way player who can make an immediate impact on our program, Michigan State head coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley said of Schuler in 2024. She is the ultimate competitor in the circle who isn’t afraid to go at hitters. Jacey can swing a big bat on offense and could be a presence in the heart of our lineup.

Schuler will have two years of eligibility remaining.