History of Jordy Bahl in Timeline

Jordyn Bahl is a prominent American college softball pitcher currently playing for Nebraska. She gained national recognition early in her career as a freshman at Oklahoma in 2022, earning the title of NFCA National Freshman of the Year, highlighting her exceptional talent and impact on the sport.

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1988: Pitching distance increased

Pitching distance was increased from 40 to 43 feet in 1988. In 2023, during two seasons at Oklahoma, Jordyn Bahl's ERA ranked second in Oklahoma program history and was the lowest since the pitching distance was increased from 40 to 43 feet in 1988.

1992: First Pitcher Since 1992

Jordyn Bahl became the first pitcher since 1992 to work at least 20 innings at the World Series without allowing a run in 2023.

July 24, 2002: Jordyn Bahl's Birth

On July 24, 2002, Jordyn Bahl was born.

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2015: Paige Parker's Perfect Game

In 2015, Paige Parker pitched a perfect game. Jordyn Bahl became the first Oklahoma freshman to pitch a perfect game since Paige Parker in 2015.

2020: Dominant Junior Year

In 2020, during her junior year at Papillion-La Vista Senior High School, Jordyn Bahl achieved a 27–0 record with a 0.15 ERA, striking out 299 batters. She also batted .581 with 59 RBI and tied the Class A single-season record with 22 home runs. She was named the Nebraska Softball Player of the Year in 2020.

2021: Ranked Nation's No. 1 Recruit

In 2021, Jordyn Bahl finished her high school career with a 95–3 record, 0.63 ERA, and 978 strikeouts. Bahl was ranked as the nation's No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2021 by Softball America and Extra Inning Softball.

2021: Senior Year Success

In 2021, during her senior year, Jordyn Bahl posted a 27–0 record with a 0.10 ERA and 316 strikeouts. She also batted .510 with 20 home runs and 55 RBI. Following this outstanding season, she was named Nebraska Softball Player of the Year for the second consecutive year and Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year in 2021.

February 10, 2022: Collegiate Debut for Oklahoma

On February 10, 2022, Jordyn Bahl made her collegiate debut for Oklahoma in a game against UC Santa Barbara, striking out four of the eight batters she faced in 2+2⁄3 innings.

May 6, 2022: Injury During Pregame Warm-up

On May 6, 2022, Jordyn Bahl suffered an injury during a pregame warm-up for the game against Oklahoma State.

June 12, 2023: Entered NCAA Transfer Portal

On June 12, 2023, Jordyn Bahl announced she would enter the NCAA transfer portal.

2023: Named Women's College World Series Most Outstanding Player

During the 2023 season, Jordyn Bahl posted a 22–1 record with four saves and was named a unanimous first-team All-Big 12 selection and the Big 12 Pitcher of the Year for the second consecutive year. During the 2023 Women's College World Series, Bahl posted a 4–0 record and was named the Women's College World Series Most Outstanding Player.

February 8, 2024: Season-Ending Injury

On February 8, 2024, during the opening game of the 2024 season against Washington, Jordyn Bahl suffered a season-ending injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee.

2025: Named Player and Pitcher of the Year

During the 2025 season in her junior year, Jordyn Bahl posted a 23–5 record, with a 1.46 ERA. Following the season she became the first player in Big Ten Conference history to be named Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year in the same season in 2025.