Story

2x NCAA National Champion2x WCWS Most Outstanding Player, a first in history625 Career Strikeouts76-14 Career Record2026 International Cup Bronze, USA Softball Elite Team2026 Women's National Team Athlete Pool2x NCAA National Champion2x WCWS Most Outstanding Player, a first in history625 Career Strikeouts76-14 Career Record2026 International Cup Bronze, USA Softball Elite Team2026 Women's National Team Athlete Pool

Teagan Kavan winding up in the circle for Texas, #17

Teagan Kavan hugging the NCAA national championship trophy in a studio portrait

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The Story

From Iowa ballfields to back-to-back titles.

Teagan Kavan is a softball pitcher from West Des Moines, Iowa, and a proud Midwesterner. From her first time on the field in a bright pink “Bunnies” uniform to proudly representing the University of Texas, softball has shaped who she is and taught her to work hard, believe in herself, and embrace the journey. In 2024, Teagan became the first freshman in Texas history to throw a complete-game shutout in her Women’s College World Series debut. In 2025, she helped lead Texas to its first national championship in program history, finishing the World Series with zero earned runs in 31 1/3 innings and earned Most Outstanding Player honors. In 2026, she helped the Longhorns become back-to-back national champions and was named the WCWS Most Outstanding Player for a second time, becoming the first pitcher in WCWS history to earn the honor twice. Beyond the accomplishments, Teagan wants to share the game she loves and help others find the same joy in it.

6'0" right-handed pitcherTwo-time WCWS MOPDowling Catholic High SchoolIowa Premier Fastpitch

What People Say

The game talks back.

Self-appointed vice president of her fan club, cuz her brother Luke is the president.

COCat OstermanOlympic gold medalist, Texas legend, Pitcher Perfect Podcast

31 and one-third consecutive scoreless innings in the Women's College World Series. An all-time event record.

NNCAA Record BookWCWS consecutive scoreless innings record

Selected among sixteen top Longhorns for Nike's Blue Ribbon Elite, a program built around athlete identity and creative direction.

NNike NewsroomBlue Ribbon Elite NIL program announcement

From Iowa ballfields to back-to-back titles.

From the sandlot to the spotlight.

The game talks back.