Over the next week, the Bandits will be unveiling their protected players ahead of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Draft.
Five members of the roster will be protected for the league’s Expansion Draft, during which the league’s newest teams — the Oklahoma City Spark and Cascade — may select unprotected players for their rosters.
Tune in to the AUSL Draft, a two-part draft event designed to support competitive balance and provide opportunity across the league, on Monday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPNU.
More details on the AUSL Draft structure can be found here.
Nov 18: Erin Coffel, Infielder
General Manager Jenny Dalton-Hill on Erin Coffel: “In her second season in AU, Erin dominated at the plate, garnering the top two accolades as Hitter of the Year and AUSL MVP in the 2025 regular season. Her ability to self-evaluate and adjust her game plan and approach set her apart in her preparation, and it translated into her production at the plate. She quickly became the backbone of the middle of the offensive lineup and played stellar defense in the middle of the field.”
Nov. 19: Lexi Kilfoyl, Pitcher
GM Dalton-Hill on Kilfoyl: “Lexi proved why she was the first pick in the draft last season by tossing the second-lowest ERA in the regular season and tied for the most wins by any pitcher in the league. The maturity she shows in-game and her ability to control the strike zone gives us confidence against any team in the AUSL. We project her improvement to be exponential as we tap into her ability to expand her pitching repertoire.”
Nov. 20: Taylor McQuillin, Pitcher
GM Dalton-Hill on McQuillin: “Having a lefty on staff is a unique commodity and to be able to utilize the experienced maturity that Taylor brings to the circle makes us confident that she will mix well with many different pitchers. Her proficiency to communicate clearly and directly with her teammates and coaches proved to be an unbelievable asset to the Bandits last season.”
Nov. 21: Morgan Zerkle, Outfielder
GM Dalton-Hill on Zerkle: “Morgan may be one of the oldest players in the league, but she set herself apart with the power she put up last season. The league leader in home runs, she led off the Bandits with speed, power, and a calm yet aggressive demeanor that set the tone for the rest of the lineup. Her offensive numbers have improved each year she has played professionally, and we are impressed with her ability to continue to evolve and grow as a player.”
Nov. 21: Skylar Wallace, Infielder
GM Dalton-Hill on Wallace: “Leadership is such an important part of any team sport, and Skylar held the reins for the Bandits last season. She holds herself to the highest standards in the off-season and pushes everyone around her to be their best in season. Not only does she lead with confidence, but she became a player that held our team together from the plate as well as up the middle defensively in 2025.”
