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The Oklahoma Sooners, one of the best lineups in college softball, prepare for a Super Regional matchup with the Mississippi State Bulldogs and look to secure OU's 10th consecutive appearance in the Women's College World Series. Part of what has made the lineup so good in 2026 are a pair of freshmen who have risen to the occassion in year one with the Sooners.
Kai Minor and Kendall Wells have had fantastic seasons, helping Oklahoma average more than 10 runs per game in 2026. The two freshmen phenoms were named top three finalists for the NFCA Freshman of the Year award.
Minor leads the Sooners with a .446 batting average. She also has 11 home runs, 17 doubles, six triples, 45 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases. She's become Oklahoma's lead-off hitter and has been on a tear of late. In her last eight games, Minor is hitting .451 with five home runs, six doubles, a triple, and 13 runs scored.
Wells has had a historic season, setting the Oklahoma, SEC, and freshman single-season home run records. With 37 on the season, she's tied for the second-most home runs in a season. She's also been fantastic behind the plate. Wells is hitting .351 on the season and has drawn 40 walks this year.
The Sooners' star freshmen will take the field, looking to add to their resume on Friday when they open their series against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
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This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Kai Minor, Kendall Wells finalists for NFCA Freshman of the Year
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Kai Minor and Kendall Wells have had fantastic seasons, helping Oklahoma average more than 10 runs per game in 2026. The two freshmen phenoms were named top three finalists for the NFCA Freshman of the Year award.
Minor leads the Sooners with a .446 batting average. She also has 11 home runs, 17 doubles, six triples, 45 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases. She's become Oklahoma's lead-off hitter and has been on a tear of late. In her last eight games, Minor is hitting .451 with five home runs, six doubles, a triple, and 13 runs scored.
Wells has had a historic season, setting the Oklahoma, SEC, and freshman single-season home run records. With 37 on the season, she's tied for the second-most home runs in a season. She's also been fantastic behind the plate. Wells is hitting .351 on the season and has drawn 40 walks this year.
The Sooners' star freshmen will take the field, looking to add to their resume on Friday when they open their series against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X (formerly known as Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions.You can also follow John on X @john9williams.
This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Kai Minor, Kendall Wells finalists for NFCA Freshman of the Year
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