OU Softball: Former Oklahoma Infielder Announces Transfer Destination

Avery Hodge will be staying inside OU's new conference as she is headed to join an SEC foe.

Ryan Chapman | Jun 20, 2024

Jun 6, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners infielder Avery Hodge (82) hits a single in the third inning against the Texas Longhorns during game two of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports / Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

A former Sooner has picked a new home.

Avery Hodge, who recently entered the transfer portal after two years playing for Patty Gasso at Oklahoma, is headed to LSU.

The infielder announced her decision on her Instagram account on Thursday.

Hodge hit 4-for-12 during the 2024 Women’s College World Series after an injury to Alynah Torres thrust her into a full time starting role.

For the season, Hodge hit .284 with nine RBIs, five doubles, 11 walks and nine strikeouts in 74 total at-bats.

When Torres was healthy, Hodge was primarily called upon for her defense at second base.

Hodge entered the portal alongside Quincee Lilio and SJ Geurin just days after the Sooners captured the program’s fourth-straight national title.

Oklahoma is poised to reload in 2025 as eight talented freshman join OU’s eight returning players.

Gasso and her coaching staff will be able to make five additions through the transfer portal as well.

Published Jun 20, 2024

RYAN CHAPMAN

Ryan is deputy editor at AllSooners and covers a number of sports in and around Norman and Oklahoma City. Working both as a journalist and a sports talk radio host, Ryan has covered the Oklahoma Sooners, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the United States Men’s National Soccer Team, the Oklahoma City Energy and more. Since 2019, Ryan has simultaneously pursued a career as both a writer and a sports talk radio host, working for the Flagship for Oklahoma sports, 107.7 The Franchise, as well as AllSooners.com. Ryan serves as a contributor to The Franchise’s website, TheFranchiseOK.com, which was recognized as having the “Best Website” in 2022 by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. Ryan holds an associate’s degree in Journalism from Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City, OK.