by NORMAN — Juliana “Goose” Hutchens, the top recruit in the 2027 softball class per Softball America, is reclassifying to the 2026 class, OU head coach Patty Gasso announced Thursday. Hutchens has signed with Oklahoma and will join the Sooners this fall.
“I always trust God’s timing!,” Hutchens said. “I am so excited for this new step in life.”
A native of Wagoner, Okla., Hutchens attended Wagoner High School and played travel ball for Iowa Premier Fastpitch. She has also suited up for the 2026 United States U-18 Women’s National Team.
Last fall, Hutchens helped the USA U-18 Women’s National Team to the World Baseball Softball Confederation gold medal, earning MVP honors as the tournament’s top performer in batting average (.800), RBIs (eight) and home runs (two). She was also selected to the 2026 U-18 Women’s National Team.
Hutchens’ highly decorated career in the high school and travel ball ranks includes an Oklahoma single-season record of 23 home runs during her sophomore season in 2025. She also scored 70 times, drove in 45 runs and hit .654 that year.
