Softball signs Joley Mitchell

AUSTIN, TX – Joley Mitchell has signed an Athletic Scholarship Agreement (ASA) to play softball next season at The University of Texas, head coach Mike White announced Wednesday afternoon. Mitchell arrives on the Forty Acres following a four-year stint at The University of Notre Dame (2020-23) and will have two years of collegiate eligibility remaining.

"Joley will be a difference maker for us over the next two years," said White, who is coming off his 13th consecutive NCAA Super Regional appearance following the 2023 season. "She will be a consistent power threat who will hit for average and have the speed to steal bases as well. More importantly, though, she will add leadership to our program with her work ethic, desire to be the best and overall grit to get the job done."

Despite not seeing game action throughout the 2021 softball season, Mitchell, who is a two-time NFCA Mid-Atlantic All-Region selection, concluded a three-year playing career with the Fighting Irish having slashed .344/.420/.595 in 299 official plate appearances throughout 116 career games played. She's totaled 178 total bases on 103 career hits and 41 walks to go along with 27 stolen bases and 73 runs scores. Mitchell has connected for 17 home runs and 22 doubles while driving in 69 runs.

Throughout her Notre Dame career, Mitchell, who split time between third base and designated player, has steadily increased her offensive productivity. She boosted a .234 batting average — in 47 plate appearances as a freshman during the 2020-shortened season — to a .340 mark in 103 at bats in 2022. Last season, Mitchell, who was selected to the All-ACC First Team, was credited with 57 hits in 149 official at bats for a .383 batting average.

Mitchell ended the 2023 season on a 15-game hitting streak and a 35-game on-base streak while finishing with 14 multiple hit games and 10 multiple runs batted in (RBI) contests. She was also named the ACC Player of the Week for March 14.

Mitchell, who prepped at Rose Bud (Ark.) High School, concluded her prep career with a .622 batting average, 58 home runs, 281 runs scored and 197 RBI. She was named the 2019 Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Arkansas following a senior season that saw her hit .717 with 85 runs, 55 RBI, 34 stolen bases, 38 extra base hits and 13 home runs.

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