TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State catcher Michaela Edenfield was selected by the Texas Volts as the No. 8 overall pick in the inaugural AUSL College Draft after receiving a golden ticket on April 30, 2025.
A five-year letter winner for the Seminoles, Edenfield ranks among the most decorated catchers in Florida State program history.
College Career
Edenfield started 239 of 243 career games at Florida State, batting .313 with 54 home runs — the third-highest total in program history. She ranks second in FSU history in slugging (.649), third in home runs and walks (163), and fifth in RBI (202).
Her 2024 redshirt junior season was her best offensively, producing a .381 batting average with 15 home runs and 46 RBI. In her final 2025 season, she hit .333 with a .500 on-base percentage, 13 doubles, nine home runs, and 47 RBI.
Edenfield was a key member of the 2023 Florida State squad that reached the Women’s College World Series, earning a spot on the WCWS All-Tournament Team.
Awards and Honors
- 2024 NFCA Third Team All-American
- 2023 WCWS All-Tournament Team
- 2025 NFCA Gulf All-Region Second Team
- 2025 Second Team All-ACC
- 2024 NFCA Second Team All-Southeast Region
With the Volts
Edenfield joins the Texas Volts, who play at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What team drafted Michaela Edenfield?
Michaela Edenfield was selected by the Texas Volts with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 AUSL Draft.
What position does Michaela Edenfield play?
Edenfield is a catcher who played at Florida State University before being drafted by the Texas Volts.
Who is the Texas Volts general manager?
Cat Osterman, a three-time Olympic medalist, serves as general manager of the Texas Volts.
About Michaela Edenfield
Michaela Edenfield is a catcher for the Texas Volts in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. The former Florida State standout received a 2025 AUSL Golden Ticket and was selected No. 8 overall in the inaugural draft. The Volts are managed by three-time Olympic medalist Cat Osterman.
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