Megan Faraimo is one of the most decorated pitchers in UCLA and college softball history. The right-hander from Oceanside, California, spent five seasons with the Bruins from 2019 to 2023, building a career record of 101-16 with a 1.44 ERA. A three-time NFCA All-American and two-time Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year, Faraimo joined the Utah Talons for the inaugural 2025 AUSL season.
Career Highlights
Faraimo earned back-to-back Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year awards in 2022 and 2023. Her 2023 redshirt-senior campaign was among the finest in UCLA history: she posted a 28-2 record with a 1.11 ERA and 215 strikeouts, leading the NCAA in wins. She was also named the 2020 Softball America Pitcher of the Year and earned the 2023 Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year award. She was a three-time USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Finalist.
Internationally, Faraimo is a two-time World Games gold medalist with Team USA (2022, 2025) and earned a silver medal at the 2024 Women’s Softball World Cup.
AUSL Profile
Faraimo joined the Utah Talons for the inaugural 2025 AUSL season. She appeared in 14 games with six starts, posted a 3-1 record, and ranked second in the league with 40 strikeouts. She earned a save in Game 1 of the 2025 AUSL Championship Series, helping the Talons claim the inaugural title.
FAQ
Q: What records did Megan Faraimo set at UCLA?
A: Faraimo finished with a 101-16 career record and a 1.44 ERA, making her one of four pitchers in UCLA history to reach 100 career wins.
Q: Has Megan Faraimo played for Team USA?
A: Yes. Faraimo won gold medals at the World Games in 2022 and 2025, and a silver medal at the 2024 Women’s Softball World Cup.
Q: What role did Faraimo play in the Talons’ championship run?
A: Faraimo posted a 3-1 record with 40 strikeouts and earned a save in the AUSL Championship Series to help Utah win the inaugural title.