SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Sophomore middle infielder Addison Amaral was named to the Softball America Preseason Top 100 list, the organization announced this morning. Amaral slots in at No. 71 following a breakout freshman campaign.
Last season, Amaral started all 50 games (49 at second base, 1 at shortstop) and batted .340 with a team-high 10 home runs and 53 RBI. She was the first Irish freshman to lead the team in home runs since 2021 and RBI since 2007. The California native earned second team All-ACC and was tabbed to the Freshman All-ACC team for her efforts last year.
Amaral and the Irish are set to begin the 2025 season February 7th against Morgan State at the 2025 NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Florida.