Outfielder | McNeese | AUSL 2025 Texas Volts
About Erika Piancastelli
Erika Piancastelli is an Italian-American outfielder who was a four-time Southland Conference Player of the Year at McNeese State and the first player in program history to earn NFCA All-America honors. Born in Modena, Italy, she represents Italy on the international stage and served as captain of Team Italy at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Career Highlights
- Four-time Southland Conference Player of the Year at McNeese State
- Two-time NFCA All-American (2015, 2016) — first in McNeese State history
- Southland Conference career leader in home runs, RBI, doubles, slugging percentage, and walks
- Captain of Team Italy at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
- Led Italy to gold at the 2024 WBSC European Championship with a tournament-high 12 RBI
AUSL Profile
Erika Piancastelli joined the Texas Volts for the 2025 AUSL season. The Volts play their home games at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas, the largest venue in the AUSL with a capacity of 11,631 seats. Under head coach Ricci Woodard and general manager Cat Osterman, the Volts assembled one of the most talented rosters in the league.
Frequently Asked Questions
What team does Erika Piancastelli play for in the AUSL?
Erika Piancastelli plays for the Texas Volts in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL).
Where did Erika Piancastelli play college softball?
Erika Piancastelli played college softball at McNeese.
What position does Erika Piancastelli play?
Erika Piancastelli plays outfielder for the Texas Volts.