3 OU Freshmen Who Could Start IMMEDIATELY in 2027

The transfer portal officially opens Monday, but before all of the roster movement begins, let's talk about another huge piece of OU Softball's future. The Sooners are bringing in the No. 1 recruiting class in America, and after looking at what these players accomplished during their senior seasons, it's easy to understand why Patty Gasso is so excited. In this video, I break down all six incoming freshmen: • EK Smith • Keegan Baker • Ori Mailo • Ki'ele Ho-Ching • Malaya Majam-Finch • Payton Westra We'll look at their senior-season accomplishments, where they might fit on Oklahoma's roster, and which freshmen have the best chance to make an immediate impact in 2027. Could Payton Westra win an outfield job right away? Could EK Smith become a two-way contributor? Could Keegan Baker earn meaningful innings in the circle as a freshman? Let's dive into one of the most important pieces of OU Softball's future. Subscribe for year-round OU Softball coverage, recruiting updates, transfer portal news, interviews, analysis and more. 00:00 - What Patty Gasso said 1:17 - EK Smith 4:23 - Keegan Baker 6:30 - Ori Mailo 9:37 - Ki'ele Ho-Ching 12:04 - Malaya Majam-Finch 14:48 - Payton Westra 17:24 - How Many Will Play? #OUSoftball #PattyGasso #BoomerSooner