Jocelyn Erickson

Jocelyn Erickson is a 5-foot-10 professional softball catcher from Phoenix, Arizona. She was acquired by the Chicago Bandits with the No. 5 overall pick in the first round of the 2026 AUSL College Draft following a collegiate career at Oklahoma and Florida.

Personal Life

Hobbies: Enjoys game nights, movie nights, exploring nature, photography, sand volleyball and pickleball.

Background: Named 2022 Gatorade Arizona Softball Player of the Year after ranking second nationally with 25 home runs. Aspires to become a college coach or work in communications for an MLB or NFL team. Lists Lauren Haeger as a softball idol and considers her journal and scriptures her most prized possessions.

Family: Daughter of David and Jeanine Erickson, and one of five children. Her brother, Brendon, played baseball at BYU, and her sisters, Emilee and Kaylee, played softball at BYU.

Education: Majored in sport management at Florida.

Professional Experience

Athletes Unlimited Softball League (2026–)

2026 AUSL Regular Season (Bandits): Started 23 games as a rookie, hitting .242 with 11 RBIs and ranking second in the league after being hit by a pitch six times. Hit her first professional home run at Portland on July 12.

International Experience

Team USA: Hit .571 with six RBIs to help Team USA win Gold at the 2026 International Cup, and helped the U.S. Junior National Team win the 2019 Pan American Championship.

College Experience: Oklahoma & Florida

Career Statistics: Three-year letter winner at Florida after starting her college career at Oklahoma as a freshman. Earned a starting assignment in 228-of-255 career games. Finished her career with a .360 average while accumulating 58 home runs and 251 RBIs. Totaled 241 hits, including 57 doubles and three triples, while scoring 201 career runs.

Offensive Statistics: She hit .360 with 241 hits, 57 doubles, 58 home runs and 251 RBIs. She is one of five Florida players with 50 career home runs.

Highlights: Hit .400 as a senior and led the Gators with 21 home runs and 74 RBIs.

Awards & Honors

National Honors: Recognized as the 2024 NFCA Division I Player of the Year and Catcher of the Year. Top-25 Finalist for the 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award.

Defensive Honors: Two-time recipient of the Rawlings Gold Glove Award after earning the honor in 2025 and 2026.

All-America: Received First-Team All-America honors from Softball America as a senior, along with Second-Team All-America status from D1Softball. Named to the 2024 Softball America All-America First Team.

Conference & Region Honors: Two-time First-Team All-Southeastern Conference honoree and a three-time NFCA All-Region selection.