What are OU softball fans saying about Jordy Bahl decision to enter the transfer portal?
NORMAN — OU softball lost its ace on Monday when sophomore pitcher Jordy Bahl announced that she would enter the transfer portal.
The Papillion, Nebraska, native entered the portal with plans of moving closer to home, according to a statement she made via Twitter.
“For the last two years, despite the amazing opportunities and accomplishments, my love for home and the acknowledgement of my foundation have grown,” Bahl said. “I am excited to return home and be Jordy Bahl the softball player, but more importantly the person.”
Bahl quickly rose to stardom in her two seasons with the Sooners. She racked up 44 wins while recording a 0.99 ERA, which ranks second in program history.
Bahl was especially dominant in the most recent Women’s College World Series. She didn’t allow a run in 24 2/3 innings pitched, and she closed out Game 2 of the finals against Florida State to secure OU’s third straight national championship.
Here’s a look at how Sooners fans and people around the program reacted to Bahl’s departure:
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OU athletics figures support Jordy Bahl's move
Words cannot express the gratitude we have for you for choosing to be part of our #Sooners @OU_Softball journey and letting us be part of yours. Thank you!! Blessings and best wishes always. https://t.co/Ax5Yy13D47
— Joe Castiglione (@soonerad) June 12, 2023
My girl forever! I love you!!!
— Tiare Jennings (@_tiarejennings) June 12, 2023
The Jordy Bahl transfer could possibly be the biggest transfer in all of transfer portal history.
— Monica Abbott OLY (@monicaabbott) June 13, 2023
We LOVE you Jordy!!! Thank you for all your hard work at OU on & off the field. Go be great at your next stop & continue to spread the love of Jesus & of softball!!!
We will be cheering you on
🙏❤️🙏🤍🙏❤️🙏🤍🙏❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/REyjKVqTI4— Shannon Bair (@shbairtulsa) June 12, 2023
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Jordy Bahl's father happy to have his daughter moving closer to home
Welcome home Jordy! And thank you Sooner Nation. Than you for everything! https://t.co/aeCVdJPmWR
— Dave Bahl (@DaveBahl) June 12, 2023
Will miss you. Go Bahl out on the diamond and in life. pic.twitter.com/AARKn3AUcz
— 𝕁𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟 𝕂𝕖𝕝𝕤𝕠 (@JustinKelso) June 12, 2023
I wish nothing but the very best for you Jordy and Good luck! #BOOMER ❤️🙏
— Tattoo Baker 🎥✨ (@QB1TATT00) June 12, 2023
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It's fitting that Jordy Bahl's final pitch with the Oklahoma Sooners was a swing and miss strike three. She recorded 397 strikeouts in her two seasons in Norman.
Legend.
Wishing you all the best @jordybahl, thanks for everything you gave to Oklahoma. pic.twitter.com/Ah4Sped2B3— Locked on Sooners (@LockedOnSooners) June 12, 2023
I think Jordy Bahl’s transfer is inspiring to the younger generation of athletes. She knows she had a chance at winning 4 national championships. She chose her well-being over winning games. Now she gets a chance to be a hometown hero. Amazing.
— jackie (@YaAlreadyNole) June 12, 2023
As much of a mess as Twitter can be most days, I’m really impressed by the response to Jordy Bahl’s announcement today. Everything I’ve seen has been warm and supportive.
Maybe we should collectively offer the same grace to everyone in the transfer portal?— Taylor Maples (@t_maples) June 13, 2023
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OU softball fans reaction to Jordy Bahl's transfer portal announcement
