BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech utility player Cori McMillan was selected by the Chicago Bandits as the No. 4 overall pick in the inaugural AUSL College Draft after receiving a golden ticket from Commissioner Kim Ng at The Gobblers awards show.
McMillan rewrote the Virginia Tech and ACC record books during a historic 2025 senior season, becoming the first ACC player ever to hit 30 home runs in a single season with 31 — joining an exclusive group of just 17 athletes in Division I history to reach that mark.
College Career
McMillan began her college career at Radford University before transferring to Virginia Tech after her sophomore season. She went on to set Virginia Tech single-season records in home runs (31), runs scored (75), slugging (1.047), total bases (177), and on-base percentage (.549).
She also holds Virginia Tech career records in batting average (.407), slugging (.963), and on-base percentage (.514).
Awards and Honors
- 2025 ACC Player of the Year
- 2025 NFCA First Team All-American
- 2025 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top 10 Finalist
- 2022 NFCA Top-25 Freshman of the Year Finalist (at Radford)
- 2022 First Team All-Big South
With the Bandits
McMillan joins the Chicago Bandits, who play at The Stadium at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What team drafted Cori McMillan?
Cori McMillan was selected by the Chicago Bandits with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 AUSL Draft.
What position does Cori McMillan play?
Cori McMillan is an infielder and utility player who played at Virginia Tech. She set multiple program records during her collegiate career.
Did Cori McMillan receive an AUSL Golden Ticket?
Yes. McMillan received a Golden Ticket during the 2025 cycle, guaranteeing her selection in the inaugural AUSL Draft.
About Cori McMillan
Cori McMillan is an infielder and utility player for the Chicago Bandits in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. The former Virginia Tech record-breaker received a 2025 AUSL Golden Ticket and was selected No. 4 overall in the inaugural draft.
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