Texas Tech softball’s 2025 season has been defined by the arrival of ace pitcher NiJaree Canady, whose impact has propelled the Red Raiders to their first-ever Women’s College World Series finals appearance Canady, a junior right-hander who transferred from Stanford, posted a remarkable 30-5 record in 40 appearances, including 33 complete games, with a 0.89 ERA and 279 strikeouts over 205 innings Her dominance on the mound made her the most talked-about arm in college softball and earned her a record-breaking NIL deal worth over $1 million.
Canady’s performance was instrumental in Texas Tech’s historic postseason run, as she single-handedly led the team past top-ranked opponents and into the national spotlight Despite falling to Texas in the championship game, Canady’s season stands out as one of the best in program history, cementing her status as the Red Raiders’ secret weapon and a transformative figure for Texas Tech softball.
