Left-Handed Pitcher | Belmont University | AUSL Golden Ticket Recipient
About Maya Johnson
Maya Johnson is a pitcher for the Oklahoma City Spark of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. The Spark drafted her in the first round, No. 3 overall in the 2026 AUSL College Draft, and she played her rookie season in 2026.
Maya Johnson was a redshirt senior pitcher at Belmont University and the ninth player to receive an AUSL Golden Ticket for the 2026 College Draft. The 6-foot left-handed pitcher anchored a Belmont rotation that lifted the Bruins into national NFCA All-American conversation, and her Golden Ticket guaranteed her a selection in the May 4 draft.
A transfer from the University of Pittsburgh, Johnson posted one of the most dominant junior seasons in college softball in 2025, leading Belmont to a Missouri Valley Conference title with a 24-6 record, 1.52 ERA and 366 strikeouts across 207 innings. She was named MVC Pitcher of the Year, MVC Tournament Most Valuable Player, and a 2025 NFCA First-Team All-American.
Johnson wears jersey No. 23, hails from Columbia Station, Ohio, and bats and throws left-handed.
Career Highlights
- AUSL Golden Ticket recipient (April 22, 2026)
- 2025 NFCA First-Team All-American
- 2025 D1Softball Second-Team All-American
- 2025 Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year
- 2025 MVC Tournament Most Valuable Player
- 2025 MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year
- 2025: 24-6, 1.52 ERA, 366 K in 207 IP, 23 complete games, 11 shutouts
- 2024 First Team All-MVC, NFCA First Team All-Region
- Three-time MVC Pitcher of the Week
- Multi-time CSC Academic All-District selection
AUSL Draft Result
- Golden Ticket: April 22, 2026
- Draft: May 4, 2026 on ESPN2
- AUSL Team: Oklahoma City Spark (Round 1, Pick #3)
2026 AUSL Season
2026 regular season with the Oklahoma City Spark:
- Record: 3-5
- ERA: 4.88
- Innings pitched: 43
- Strikeouts: 31
- Starts / complete games: 11 / 1
Source: AUSL official stats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Maya Johnson?
Maya Johnson is a pitcher for the Oklahoma City Spark in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, drafted in the first round, No. 3 overall in the 2026 AUSL College Draft. She played college softball at Belmont University and was the ninth AUSL Golden Ticket recipient. She was a 2025 NFCA First-Team All-American.
What AUSL team did Maya Johnson get drafted to?
Maya Johnson was selected by the Oklahoma City Spark in Round 1 (Pick #3) of the 2026 AUSL College Draft on May 4, 2026.
When was Maya Johnson's Golden Ticket announced?
Maya Johnson received her AUSL Golden Ticket on April 22, 2026, making her the 9th player selected for the 2026 AUSL College Draft.
Connect with Maya Johnson
- Official School Bio: Belmontbruins Athletics
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