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.”
