Jordy Bahl, Most Outstanding Player at the WCWS, is transferring out of Oklahoma

Oklahoma sophomore pitcher Jordy Bahl is transferring out of the Sooners' program, she announced Monday on social media.

Bahl, who was named the Most Outstanding Player at the 2023 Women's College World Series, has been at Oklahoma since the beginning of her college career. She had a 1.09 ERA in the 2022 season in 33 appearances and 24 starts.

Bahl improved during the 2023 season, notching a 0.90 ERA, the second-lowest in the country. She also led Oklahoma in strikeouts with 192 in 38 appearances and 22 starts.

The Sooners are coming off their third straight national title and ended the season on a 53-game winning streak.

In her farewell post to Oklahoma, Bahl did not specifically name her next destination. However, she did say that she "decided to return home."

Originally from Nebraska, she was named Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year three times in a row. The consensus No. 1 prospect in the class of 2021, Bahl was originally committed to Nebraska before flipping to Oklahoma.

“I committed super young, when I was 14 and I just came to the realization that I go off to college soon and I only got to visit one school," Bahl told Softball America after her de-commitment from Nebraska. "[So] I just wanted to open it up, see what opportunities come, go visit more schools and just make sure that where I end up is going to be the best fit and feel like home for the next four years.”

While Bahl's recent decision to leave Norman may be shocking, her Oklahoma teammates and others in the program seem supportive of her choice.

"Blessing to play behind you," infielder Grace Lyons wrote on Bahl's Instagram post.

Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso released a statement about Bahl's departure, voicing her support.

Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione also thanked Bahl for her contributions to the Sooners.