#24, Catcher, R/R

Sydney Stewart

University of Arizona '26

Hometown: San Jose, California

Sydney Stewart is a 6-foot-1 professional softball catcher from San Jose, California. She was acquired in the 2026 AUSL College Draft (9th overall pick) by the Portland Cascade following a collegiate career at Washington and Arizona.

Personal Life

Family: Mother played softball at Sonoma State. Father played baseball at San Diego State before a professional career with the Atlanta Braves.

Professional Experience

Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball (2026)

2026 AUSL Regular Season: Selected by Portland Cascade with the No. 9 overall choice in the 2026 AUSL College Draft.

College Experience: Washington & Arizona (2023–2026)

Career Statistics: Compiled a .346 career batting average with 47 home runs and 172 RBIs over 206 games.

Senior Year (2026, Arizona): Ranked third on the team with a .390 average, 20 home runs, and 76 RBIs.

Junior Year (2025, Arizona): Boasted a .374 average with 20 home runs and 68 RBIs, tying the Arizona single-game record with three home runs against New Mexico State.

Washington (2023–2024): Hit .295 with seven home runs and 28 RBIs over two seasons.

Awards & Honors

All-America: 2026 Softball America All-America Second Team.

Conference Honors: Two-time First-Team All-Big 12 and 2026 Big 12 Player of the Year.

Highlights

Draftees React to Their Team Selections

The 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League Draft Class knew that they’d have the opportunity to play professionally this summer; all 17 athletes had their Golden Ticket moment over the last two months. But they didn’t know which team they would be joining. The college seniors gathered with their teams, friends, and families to watch the […]

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6/8/2026Cascade
Cascade signed Sydney Stewart as an amateur draft signing
5/4/2026Cascade
Cascade drafted Sydney Stewart in the college draft: [Round 2, Pick 3 (9)]

DATE	TEAM	TRANSACTION
6/8/2026	Cascade	Cascade signed Sydney Stewart as an amateur draft signing
5/4/2026	Cascade	Cascade drafted Sydney Stewart in the college draft: [Round 2, Pick 3 (9)]