NCAA Division I softball career 50 home runs list


There are currently 183 batters and 36 records in the 50 Home Runs Club:
Home RunsBatterSchoolYears
95Lauren ChamberlainOklahoma Sooners2012–2015
92Katiyana MaugaArizona Wildcats2014–2017
90Stacey NuvemanUCLA Bruins1997–2002
87Stacie ChambersArizona Wildcats2008–2011
85Leah BraatzArizona Wildcats1994–1998
85Laura EspinozaArizona Wildcats1992–1995
84Shelby PendleyArizona Wildcats & Oklahoma Sooners2012–2015
83Danyele GomezULL Ragin’ Cajuns2003–2006
83Jessica WarrenFSU Seminoles2015–2018
82Sierra RomeroMichigan Wolverines2013–2016
79Kristen RiveraWashington Huskies2002–2005
76Megan BaltzellLongwood Lancers2012–2015
76Jenny DaltonArizona Wildcats1993–1996
76Jessie HarperArizona Wildcats2017–2020
75Lexie ElkinsTexas Tech Red Raiders & ULL Ragin’ Cajuns2013–2016
75Jennifer GilbertBall State Cardinals2011–2014
75Morgan NoadCoastal Carolina Chanticleers2013–2016
75Erika PiancastelliMcNeese State Cowgirls2015–2018
73Jaime ClarkWashington Huskies2000–2003
72Kelsey HortonNew Mexico State Aggies2016–2019
72Kelly MajamHawaii Rainbow Wahine2010–2013
71Stephanie BestUCF Knights2002–2005
71Chelsea GoodacreArizona Wildcats2012–2015
71Lauren HaegerFlorida Gators2012–2015
71Alex HugoKansas Jayhawks & Georgia Bulldogs2013–2016
71Holly TankersleyULL Ragin’ Cajuns2004–2008
70Christi OrgeronULL Ragin’ Cajuns2009–2012
70Shellie RobinsonSouth Carolina Upstate Spartans2012–2015
69Kaitlin CochranArizona State Sun Devils2006–2009
69Maddy GrimmKent State Golden Flashes2014–2017
69Meagan MayTexas A&M Aggies2010–2013
69Jessica RogersUTSA Roadrunners2003–2007
68Alyssa DiCarloGeorgia Bulldogs2016–2019
67Kasey CooperAuburn Tigers2014–2017
67Jessica MooreCharlotte 49ers & Liberty Flames2004–2007
67DJ SandersULL Ragin’ Cajuns & Oregon Ducks2015–2018
66Gabriele BridgesULL Ragin’ Cajuns2008–2011
66Kristen BrownNorth Carolina Tar Heels2013–2016
66Stephany LaRosaUCLA Bruins2012–2015
66Angeline QuiochoBYU Cougars2007–2010
65Megan BushFlorida Gators2008–2011
65Renada DavisNC State Wolfpack2012–2015
65Ivie DrakeGeorgia State Panthers2015–2018
65Samantha FischerLoyola Marymount Lions2009–2012
65Tori VidalesTexas A&M Aggies2015–2018
65Jen YeeNiagara Purple Eagles & Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets2006–2010
64Kara FosterUtah Utes2007–2010
64Vicky GalassoIdaho State Bengals2012–2015
64Hoku NoharaNew Mexico State Aggies2008–2011
63Oli KeohohouBYU Cougars & Long Beach State 49ers2001–2005
62Katelyn BoydArizona State Sun Devils2009–2012
62Christina ClarkFresno State Bulldogs2003–2006
62Samantha FindlayMichigan Wolverines2005–2008
62Kendyl LindamanMinnesota Golden Gophers & Florida Gators2017–2020
61Camilla CarreraUTEP Miners2008–2012
61Francesca EneaFlorida Gators2007–2010
61Tairia FlowersUCLA Bruins2000–2003
61Whitney HallerGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets2006–2009
61Kory HaydenCoastal Carolina Chanticleers2012–2015
61Perelini KoriaArizona Wildcats2009–2012
61Samantha MarderOhio State Buckeyes2007–2010
61Jessica ShultsOklahoma Sooners2010–2013
61Delaney SpauldingUCLA Bruins2014–2017
60Lorena BauerSan Diego State Aztecs2011–2015
60Abbey CheekKentucky Wildcats2016–2019
60Mindy CowlesArizona State Sun Devils2005–2008
60Cheyenne CoyleFlorida Gators & Arizona State Sun Devils2011–2014
60Kelly KretschmanAlabama Crimson Tide1998–2001
60Megan LitumbeGeorgia State Panthers2015–2018
60Alyssa Palomino-CardozaArizona Wildcats2017–2020
60Hope RushGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets2010–2013
60Dara TomanCleveland State Vikings2010–2013
60Jenny ToppingWashington Huskies & Cal State Fullerton Titans1999–2003
59Brigette Del PonteArizona Wildcats2010–2013
59Michelle MosesFresno State Bulldogs2009–2012
59Haley OutonHouston Cougars2011–2014
59Laura TaylorSeton Hall Pirates2002–2005
59Mackenzie VandergeestArizona Wildcats2001–2004
58Ali AguilarWashington Huskies2014–2017
58Amy BakerCreighton Bluejays2010–2013
58Bianka BellLSU Tigers2013–2016
58Lacey BertucciULL Ragin’ Cajuns2004–2007
58Rachel FoldenMarshall Thundering Herd2005–2008
58Alisa GolerGeorgia Bulldogs2008–2011
58Taylor HoaglandTexas Longhorns2010–2013
58Kaila HuntAlabama Crimson Tide2011–2014
58Amber JacksonBethune–Cookman Wildcats & Maryland Terrapins2003–2007
58Lauren MayCornell Big Red2002–2005
58Charlotte MorganAlabama Crimson Tide2007–2010
58Dorian ShawMichigan Wolverines2008–2011
57Alana AddisonULL Ragin’ Cajuns1999–2002
57Deanna DovakRider Broncs1999–2002
57Meghan GreggTennessee Lady Vols2015–2018
57Jenae LelesArizona Wildcats2006–2009
57Kelli MetzgerAkron Zips1996–1999
57Andrea MiglioriStetson Hatters2006–2009
57Hayley NortonSaint Francis Red Flash2016–2019
57Lindsay ThomasUNCG Spartans2013–2016
57Tammy WilliamsNorthwestern Wildcats2006–2009
56Jenna ConeGeorge Washington Colonials2017–2020
56Garland CooperNorthwestern Wildcats2005–2008
56Aleah CraightonULL Ragin’ Cajuns & Arizona Wildcats2015–2018
56Amber FloresOklahoma Sooners2007–2010
56Amber FreemanArizona State Sun Devils2012–2015
56Megan GibsonTexas A&M Aggies2005–2008
56Sahvanna JaquishLSU Tigers2014–2017
56Shellie LandryULL Ragin’ Cajuns2013–2016
56Staci RodriguezNew Mexico State Aggies2012–2015
55B.B. BatesUCLA Bruins2010–2013
55Caitlyn BenyiUCLA Bruins2003–2006
55Christy BrownleeUTSA Roadrunners2000–2004
55Jordan de los ReyesIllinois State Redbirds2014–2017
55Andrea HarrisonUCLA Bruins2009–2012
55Tina IosefaGeorgia Bulldogs2013–2016
55Jessica IwataHawaii Rainbow Wahine2010–2013
55Rachel McCollumCampbell Fighting Camels & East Carolina Pirates2016–2020
55Adrienne MonkaNorthwestern Wildcats2009–2012
55Veronica NelsonCalifornia Golden Bears2000–2003
55Maddie O'BrienFSU Seminoles2012–2015
55Brooke ShortLongwood Lancers2010–2013
55Kelsi WesemanGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets2009–2012
54Jocelyn AloOklahoma Sooners2018–2020
54Valerie AriotoCalifornia Golden Bears2008–2012
54Jessica CrossKennesaw State Owls2008–2012
54Taylor EdwardsNebraska Cornhuskers2011–2014
54Danielle HendersonCalifornia Golden Bears2012–2015
54Kylee LahnersWashington Huskies2012–2015
54Amanda LockeAlabama Crimson Tide2009–2012
54Nicole MyersFlorida Atlantic Owls1999–2002
54Sydney RomeroOklahoma Sooners2016–2019
53Cassandra BarefieldNorthwestern State Demons2012–2015
53Nicole EvansIllinois Fighting Illini2014–2017
53Kellye KincannonNorthwestern State Demons2014–2017
53Daniela PappanoJacksonville State Gamecocks2004–2007
53Nicole PaulyNorthwestern Wildcats2007–2010
53Linda RushDrexel Dragons2017–2020
53Darian TautalafuaLong Beach State 49ers2013–2016
53Ali ViolaNebraska Cornhuskers1995–1998
52Nichole BeallRadford Highlanders2009–2012
52Tarrah BeyesterOregon State Beavers1997–2000
52Elena BowmanManhattan Jaspers2013–2016
52Devon BridgesBoise State Broncos2012–2015
52Suzy BrookshireSacramento State Hornets & San Jose State Spartans2017–2020
52Kelsey BruderFlorida Gators2008–2011
52Jackie CoburnArizona Wildcats2002–2005
52Mia DavidsonMississippi State Bulldogs2018–2020
52Tamra HowrenTroy Trojans2002–2005
52Kendra LynchNorth Carolina Tar Heels2014–2017
52Abby OlsonIllinois State Redbirds2008–2011
52Leticia PinedaArizona Wildcats1995–1998
52Amanda RiveraUIC Flames2001–2004
52Torrian WrightSavannah State Lady Tigers2013–2016
51Beth BodenTennessee Tech Golden Eagles2005–2008
51Meredith BurroughsNC State Wolfpack & East Carolina Pirates2015–2018
51Tonya CallahanTennessee Lady Vols2005–2008
51Geri Ann GlascoGeorgia Bulldogs & Oregon Ducks2013–2016
51Savannah HorvathCSUN Matadors2015–2018
51Jaci HullUNLV Rebels2006–2010
51Abby KeeseLipscomb Bisons2007–2010
51Brittany LastrapesArizona Wildcats2008–2011
51Erica McNewCleveland State Vikings2012–2016
51Angelena MexicanoIllinois Fighting Illini2005–2008
51Aimee MurrayUTSA Roadrunners2004–2007
51Jordanne NygrenMinnesota Golden Gophers1999–2003
51Saskia RobersonDePaul Blue Demons2002–2005
51Alexis WalkdenSeton Hall Pirates2015–2018
50Tiffany BakerChattanooga Mocs2008–2011
50Megan EvansVirginia Tech Hokies2002–2005
50Fiana FinauSan Diego State Aztecs & New Mexico State Aggies2012–2016
50Jennie FinchArizona Wildcats1999–2002
50Kate GordonJames Madison Dukes2017–2020
50Bailey HemphillAlabama Crimson Tide2017–2020
50Ulufa LeiluaArizona State Sun Devils & Mississippi State Bulldogs2016–2020
50Lauren LindsayTulsa Golden Hurricane2007–2010
50Christine LuxNotre Dame Fighting Irish2007–2010
50Jessica MendozaStanford Cardinal1999–2002
50Emily MurphyLongwood Lancers2013–2016
50Corinne OzanneSyracuse Orange2013–2016
50Jessica Purcell-FituBYU Cougars2008–2011
50Keilani RickettsOklahoma Sooners2010–2013
50Renae SinklerCreighton Bluejays2007–2010
50Claire SuaUCLA Bruins2001–2004
50Chelsea TroupeUTEP Miners2009–2012

Progression

hit her 86th career home run against Kristen Hunter of the Oregon State Beavers on May 4, 2002. She surpassed former Arizona Wildcats Laura Espinoza and Leah Braatz, who had matched the total in 1998. Lauren Chamberlain hit her 91st home run off Kenzie Grimes on April 30, 2015, vs. the North Texas Mean Green. Katiyana Mauga become the third player to reach 90 home runs when she tied Nuveman on May 19, 2017, against the New Mexico State Aggies.

Slugging Percentage

In addition, there are currently 23 hitters in the 50 home runs club that amassed a slugging percentage of at least.800% in their career:
Lauren Chamberlain ; Stacey Nuveman ; Oli Keohohou ; Sierra Romero ; Megan Baltzell ; Torrian Wright ; Erika Piancastelli ; Lexie Elkins ; Jocelyn Alo ; Kaitlin Cochran ; Kate Gordon ; Shelby Pendley ; Katiyana Mauga ; Amber Jackson ; Linda Rush ; Jenny Topping ; Jessica Warren ; Jenny Dalton ; Lauren May ; Kristen Rivera ; Jen Yee ; Jennifer Gilbert ; Shellie Robinson.

Records & Milestones

Laura Espinoza hit an NCAA all-time season and senior class record 37 home runs in 1995; Lexie Elkins is the only player to make the list without hitting a single home run in a full season of play, which came in her freshman year in 2013. Elkins does own the junior class record by hitting 32 in 2015. Stacey Nuveman set the sophomore record by also hitting 31 in 1999. Kelly Majam in 2010, Lauren Chamberlain in 2012 and Jocelyn Alo in 2018 share the record for most home runs by a freshman with 30. Espinoza and Chamberlain are the only players in NCAA history with two 30-homer seasons. Katiyana Mauga is the only player in NCAA history to have 20 or more home runs every year of her career. Christi Orgeron set a season record when 6 of her 22 went for grand slams in 2012; Haley Outon, Taylor Edwards and Stephanie Best each hit a record two grand slams in a single game, Best's both coming in the same inning. From March 20 to April 2, 2009, Kaitlin Cochran hit 7 homers in 7 consecutive games, another NCAA record. Jenny Dalton is one of the numerous players from the list to achieve a three-homer game, one of the elite to do it twice and is the only player to do it in the same year of 1995; Jessie Harper achieved the feat once in 2019. Jen Yee's 29 home runs in 2009 helped her to an all-time season record 1.270 slugging percentage. Veronica Nelson was walked 108 times in 2002 while hitting 9 homers for another all-time NCAA season record.
Along with Espinoza in 1995, Chambers in 2009, Nuveman in 1999, Majam in 2010 and Alo in 2018, Elkins, Camilla Carrera, Megan Baltzell, Danyele Gomez, DJ Sanders, Jessie Harper, Angeline Quiocho, Dalton, Best, Mia Davidson, Bailey Hemphill, Kelsey Horton, Katiyana Mauga, Alex Hugo, Kristen Rivera, Leah Braatz, Kelly Kretschman, Goodacre, Pendley, Maddie O'Brien, Hoku Nohara, Meagan May, Renae Sinkler, Alisa Goler, Angelena Mexicano, Amber Jackson, Whitney Haller, Caitlyn Benyi and Jenny Topping all rank in the top 10 for single-season home runs. Espinoza in 1994 and 1995, Chambers in 2009, Nuveman in 1999, Majam in 2010, Elkins in 2015, Carrera in 2012, Baltzell in 2013, Gomez in 2006, Best in 2005, Hugo in 2014, Rivera in 2003, Braatz in 1998 and, Kretschman in 1998, Dalton in 1996, Nohara in 2011, Benyi in 2004, Topping in 2000, Morgan Noad and Tina Iosefa, Sanders in 2017, Alo in 2018, Harper in 2019 were all tops for those respective NCAA years.
Finally, with Nuveman in 1999, Nelson in 2002, Chamberlain in 2013, Espinoza in 1994 and, Dalton in 1996,, Benyi in 2004 and, Leticia Pineda, Jennie Finch, Mackenzie Vandergeest, Tairia Flowers, Claire Sua, Samantha Findlay, Jenae Leles, Cochran, Mindy Cowles, B.B. Bates, Andrea Harrison, Katelyn Boyd, Kaila Hunt, Amanda Locke, Pendley, Keilani Ricketts, Jessica Shults, Lauren Haeger, Sydney Romero and Jessica Warren all won national championships those years; Stacie Chambers and Harrison share the Women's College World Series record for home runs with four each in 2009 and 2010 respectively. For their careers, Chamberlain, Katiyana Mauga, Gomez, Warren, Sierra Romero, Jennifer Gilbert, Morgan Noad, Erika Piancastelli, Kelsey Horton, Best, Haeger, Angeline Quiocho, Samantha Fischer, Vicky Galasso, Carrera, Dara Toman, Laura Taylor, Amy Baker, Lauren May, Deanna Dovak, Hayley Norton, Lindsay Thomas, Jenna Cone, Daniela Pappano, Linda Rush, Darian Tautalafua and Torrian Wright all own those conference crowns for home runs.

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