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Olivia Pichardo, the first woman to play Division I baseball, is set to join the California Golden Bears softball team in 2027, bringing a rare blend of baseball experience and untapped softball talent under coach Steve Singleton.
USA Baseball reveals a 20‑player roster featuring 14 alumni and six newcomers from 13 states, with veterans Meggie Meidlinger and Kelsie Whitmore set for their ninth and tenth appearances, as the team eyes a gold medal at the 2027 World Cup.
Olivia Pichardo, the first woman to play Division I college baseball, has transferred to the University of California, Berkeley to play softball. Her historic background and international experience are expected to energize the Golden Bears program.
Olivia Pichardo, a trailblazing athlete from Queens, New York, is set to debut with Cal’s softball team in 2027 after a historic stint in college baseball that saw her become the first woman to pitch in a Division I game. Her move comes as the university’s renovated softball field nears completion, and as the program looks to build on a recent 15‑37 record.