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Former Florida State softball players Michaela Edenfield, Kalei Harding and Jessi Warren will begin the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) season on Saturday. Edenfield and Warren will play for the Volts while Harding will play for the Blaze. The Volts and the Blaze will open their seasons against each other at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night on the MLB Network.
It is an exciting time for professional softball as the MLB announced last week that they will be investing in the AUSL and softball at all levels. Along with MLB's investment, 16 games including the Championship Series on July 22-23 will be aired on ESPN2 or ESPNU. Five games will be aired exclusively on the MLB Network with over 30 games available to stream for free on MLB.com and MLB.TV.
Two of the top hitters in FSU history will pair up for the Volts who have softball legend Cat Osterman as its general manager. Warren is undoubtedly the greatest hitter to ever wear the Garnet and Gold. Warren was a three-time NFCA All-American in 2016-18 and helped the Seminoles to their first WCWS National Championship in 2018. Warren is the all-time leader in FSU history for career batting average (.391), career runs (229), career home runs (83), career RBI (273) and career slugging percentage (.820). Warren was also a Gold Glove recipient at third base. Warren is in her seventh season for Athletes Unlimited and is also a member of the US National Team. Warren was named the 2023 AU Pro Softball Defensive Player of the Year.
Edenfield ended her career as one of the most recognizable figures to come through the Florida State program. "Area 51" became a figure of college softball for her power at the plate and her famous eye makeup. Edenfield finished her career as a four-time All-ACC performer and was a Third Team NFCA All-American in 2024. Edenfield finished her career second all-time in career slugging percentage (.649), third in career home runs (54), fifth in career RBI (202) and third in career walks (63).
Harding will play for the Blaze who are led by Dana Sorensen who was a three-time NFCA All-American at Stanford under Coach Alameda who was her pitching coach. Harding is in her second season with Athletes Unlimited and had a great first year. Between the AUX Season and the Championship Season, Harding hit .276 with five home runs and 24 RBI. Harding's 17 RBI in the AUX Season was a new record and she also broke the record for most RBI in a single game with seven. At Florida State, Harding was a four-time All-ACC performer and ranks in the top 10 in FSU history for career doubles, carer home runs, career RBI and career slugging percentage.
The AUSL will travel to 10 different cities this year before each team having a home city in 2026. The league will run from June 7 through July 24 with the Championship Series taking place on July 22-23 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. For the full schedule and more information, visit theausl.com.
Former Florida State softball players Michaela Edenfield, Kalei Harding and Jessi Warren will begin the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) season on Saturday. Edenfield and Warren will play for the Volts while Harding will play for the Blaze. The Volts and the Blaze will open their seasons against each other at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night on the MLB Network.
It is an exciting time for professional softball as the MLB announced last week that they will be investing in the AUSL and softball at all levels. Along with MLB's investment, 16 games including the Championship Series on July 22-23 will be aired on ESPN2 or ESPNU. Five games will be aired exclusively on the MLB Network with over 30 games available to stream for free on MLB.com and MLB.TV.
Two of the top hitters in FSU history will pair up for the Volts who have softball legend Cat Osterman as its general manager. Warren is undoubtedly the greatest hitter to ever wear the Garnet and Gold. Warren was a three-time NFCA All-American in 2016-18 and helped the Seminoles to their first WCWS National Championship in 2018. Warren is the all-time leader in FSU history for career batting average (.391), career runs (229), career home runs (83), career RBI (273) and career slugging percentage (.820). Warren was also a Gold Glove recipient at third base. Warren is in her seventh season for Athletes Unlimited and is also a member of the US National Team. Warren was named the 2023 AU Pro Softball Defensive Player of the Year.
Edenfield ended her career as one of the most recognizable figures to come through the Florida State program. "Area 51" became a figure of college softball for her power at the plate and her famous eye makeup. Edenfield finished her career as a four-time All-ACC performer and was a Third Team NFCA All-American in 2024. Edenfield finished her career second all-time in career slugging percentage (.649), third in career home runs (54), fifth in career RBI (202) and third in career walks (63).
Harding will play for the Blaze who are led by Dana Sorensen who was a three-time NFCA All-American at Stanford under Coach Alameda who was her pitching coach. Harding is in her second season with Athletes Unlimited and had a great first year. Between the AUX Season and the Championship Season, Harding hit .276 with five home runs and 24 RBI. Harding's 17 RBI in the AUX Season was a new record and she also broke the record for most RBI in a single game with seven. At Florida State, Harding was a four-time All-ACC performer and ranks in the top 10 in FSU history for career doubles, carer home runs, career RBI and career slugging percentage.
The AUSL will travel to 10 different cities this year before each team having a home city in 2026. The league will run from June 7 through July 24 with the Championship Series taking place on July 22-23 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. For the full schedule and more information, visit theausl.com.
