Caroline Jacobsen is a professional outfielder for the Utah Talons with a five-year college career split between Duke University and Clemson. Jacobsen combined elite outfield athleticism with consistent offensive production, finishing with a .298 career batting average, 195 hits, 45 home runs, and 166 RBI over 238 career starts.
Career Highlights
Jacobsen spent four seasons at Duke from 2019 to 2022, becoming the program’s all-time leader in home runs with 24. She then transferred to Clemson for her graduate season in 2023, starting all 61 games and batting .309 with 15 doubles, 12 home runs, and 50 RBI. She earned Third Team All-ACC honors and was named Third Team Academic All-America, becoming only the second player in Clemson softball history to receive that recognition. She was drafted in the fifth round of the 2023 WPF Draft by the USSSA Pride.
AUSL Profile
Jacobsen joined the Utah Talons for the inaugural 2025 AUSL season and established herself as one of the league’s most reliable hitters. She started all 24 regular-season games, batting .384 with a 1.067 OPS, ranking fifth in the AUSL in batting average. She was part of the Talons’ 2025 AUSL championship roster.
FAQ
Q: Where did Caroline Jacobsen play college softball?
A: Jacobsen played four seasons at Duke University (2019-2022), becoming the program’s all-time home run leader, before transferring to Clemson for her graduate season in 2023.
Q: What academic honors did Caroline Jacobsen earn?
A: Jacobsen was named Third Team Academic All-America at Clemson in 2023, becoming only the second player in Clemson softball history to receive that recognition.
Q: How did Jacobsen perform in her first AUSL season?
A: Jacobsen hit .384 with a 1.067 OPS in 24 games, ranking fifth in the league in batting average and helping the Talons win the 2025 AUSL championship.