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FSU softball vs. ‘million dollar player’
WATCH: Here’s what TX Tech’s Gerry Glasco, NiJaree Canady, said about FSU softball Texas Tech will be playing its first super regional against FSU on Thursday. Here’s what pitcher NiJaree Canady and head coach Gerry Glasco said about the preparation. No. 5 Florida State softball (49-10) has a million reasons to focus on Texas Tech […]
WATCH: Here’s what TX Tech’s Gerry Glasco, NiJaree Canady, said about FSU softball
Texas Tech will be playing its first super regional against FSU on Thursday. Here’s what pitcher NiJaree Canady and head coach Gerry Glasco said about the preparation.
No. 5 Florida State softball (49-10) has a million reasons to focus on Texas Tech (48-12) star pitcher NiJaree Canady in the super regional of the NCAA tournament.
After playing her first two years at Stanford, the Topeka native cashed in and signed with the Red Raiders. As Texas Tech is making its first appearance in the super regional, this is not Canady’s first rodeo.
Her elite pitching and experience in the Women’s College World Series make her tough to beat when she steps into the circle. Here’s more on Canady.
FSU softball vs. Texas Tech in Super regional
How much is NiJaree Canady making?
According to ESPN, Canady signed a one-year NIL contract worth $1,050,024. The $1 million is given directly to Canady. $50,000 goes to her cost of living, and the $24 goes to her jersey number. Canady has the highest NIL deal for college softball.
NiJaree Canady 2025 season stats
In the circle, Canady has a .92 ERA, which is ranked second in the country. She is also ranked fourth with 272 strikeouts and a 28-5 record. At the plate, she is batting .316 with 10 home runs and 33 RBI.
Where was NiJaree Canady before Texas Tech?
Before transferring from Texas Tech, Canady was at Stanford. At the time, she led the country with 337 strikeouts and a 0.73 ERA.
In her first two seasons, she was 41-10 with a 0.67 ERA. Stanford lost to Texas in the final four of the College World Series.
What NiJaree Canady said about facing FSU softball
Canady praised FSU’s batting lineup during Wednesday’s press conference.
“They are really good, one through nine,” Canady said.
“I think that’s what makes them really good. I feel like their one through nine hitters are really good and stacked. There’s really not a place where you can relax. As a pitcher, I’m looking at that and knowing that it’s going to be a good matchup.”
FSU has a .353 batting average, which is fifth in the country and sixth with 420 RBI. FSU also has 83 home runs and a .591 slugging percentage.
How FSU softball will be preparing for NiJaree Canady
Here’s what FSU softball’s Isa Torres, Lonni Alameda said about Texas Tech
On the night before super regional, FSU softball’s shortstop Isa Torres and head coach Lonni Alameda discuss about preparing for Texas Tech.
Florida State faced Canady before. Last year, when she was with Stanford, the Seminoles won 4-0. At Wednesday’s press conference, FSU head coach Lonni Alameda described Canady as a unicorn with her pitching velocity and movement.
“Her rise ball is elite, but she added a change-up and some down pitches as she continues to grow,” Alameda said.
“Based on her ERA, I would say she is tough to get some runs off of, and I think she is a real good competitor with her teammates.”
Shortstop Isa Torres also recalled facing the All-American last year and mentioned monitoring her this season to see where she has improved.
“She is definitely a tough one,” Torres said.
“We obviously had to commit to a plan, prepare for her as a great pitcher that she is. We went out there and took care of business.”
How to watch FSU softball vs. Texas Tech in Super regional
- When: Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m./ Friday, May 23, 3 p.m./ Saturday, May 24, TBD
- Where: Seminole Softball Complex / Tallahassee, Florida
- Watch: ESPN2
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