SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Sophomore middle infielder Addison Amaral was ranked the eighth-best second basemen in the country, D1 Softball announced this morning. The Salinas, California native has now been recognized by both D1 Softball and Softball America this preseason. The Irish begin the 2025 season on February 7th in Clearwater, Florida against Morgan State […]
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Sophomore middle infielder Addison Amaral was ranked the eighth-best second basemen in the country, D1 Softball announced this morning. The Salinas, California native has now been recognized by both D1 Softball and Softball America this preseason.
The Irish begin the 2025 season on February 7th in Clearwater, Florida against Morgan State at the NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic.
Amaral started all 50 games last season, 49 of them at second base, and led the team with 10 home runs and 53 RBI. It was the first time since 2007 that a Notre Dame freshman led the team in RBI. She was named to the second team All-ACC and Freshman All-ACC team a year ago.
Amaral Preseason Accolades:
- #71 on Softball America’s Preseason Top 100 List
- #8 on D1 Softball’s Second Base Ranking
