Completed Event: Softball versus Iowa State on April 25, 2026 , Win , 4, to, 2 , (8 Inn.)
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Softball
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vs Iowa State
(8 Inn.)
2
2026 Softball Roster
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Jersey Number 3
Blakely Barber
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-7
- B/T:
- R/R
- Hometown:
- Georgetown, Texas
- High School:
- Rouse High School
Get to Know Blakely...
When did you start playing softball?
- I started playing softball when I was 8 years old.
What is your favorite softball memory?
- My favorite softball memory was beating the #1-ranked team in extra innings at nationals in California last year with my club team (Texas Blaze United).
- I chose KU because I fell in love with the campus as soon as I got there; it felt like home. My teammates created an amazing environment when I came on my visit and made me feel welcome.
2026: Appeared in 19 games, starting 11 as a true freshman, pitching 56.2 innings with a 3.58 ERA... Allowed just 66 hits and 29 earned runs in 56.2 innings pitched... Struck out 32 batters and finished the season with a 7-3 record, including a save... Recorded wins over Indiana State, Villanova, Utah State, Houston, Utah, BYU and Baylor... Pitched a complete game shutout resulting in a 1-0 victory against Baylor on April 10... Recorded her first career complete game against Houston on March 14, resulting in a 18-1 KU victory in 5.0 innings pitched... Recorded a career-high 5 strikeouts against Indiana State and Utah State.
High School: In 2022, was named Team MVP and District 25-5A Pitcher of the Year... In 2023, repeated as Team MVP and earned First Team All-District 25-5A honors, All-Centex recognition, and selection to the PGF 14U All-Summer Team... In 2024, named Team Defensive MVP, District 25-5A Pitcher of the Year, All-Centex, and PGF 16U All-Summer Team selection... During the 2025 season, recognized as Team MVP and District 25-5A MVP, while also earning First Team All-State, Academic All-State, and PGF All-American honors.
Personal: Daughter of Matt and Christie Barber, has one older sister, Brooke... Plans to major in business management.
Softball Highlights vs. Michigan
Friday, May 15
Softball Postgame Press Conference vs. Michigan
Friday, May 15
Softball NCAA Selection Show
Monday, May 11
Softball Highlights vs. UCF
Thursday, May 07
