Softball Signs Nation’s No. 3 Class

11/11/26 | Softball

EUGENE, Ore. – The future of Oregon softball is bright.

On the heels of the Ducks' 2026 class that was ranked 10th nationally, coach Melyssa Lombardi has landed the No. 3 class in the nation for 2027 according to D1 Softball, and the No. 5-ranked class by Softball America/Rivals.

It is the third top-five recruiting class in program history and the highest yet under Lombardi. It is also the fourth time in the last five years that Oregon signed a top-20 recruiting class.

The 2027 class of six encompasses a five-star athlete, four national top-50 players, the top-ranked individuals from the states of Oregon, New Jersey, Wisconsin and Iowa as well as the No. 3 overall player…