OKLAHOMA CITY SPARK (2026)
Grace Jenkins
Catcher
SCHOOLUniversity of Arizona
POSITIONCatcher
NOTABLE2025 BIG EAST Player of the Year
AUSL TEAMOklahoma City Spark (2026)
About Grace Jenkins
Grace Jenkins is a catcher who played the 2026 season with the Oklahoma City Spark of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. The Spark released her on Oct. 13, 2026. She can join the Reserve Player Pool and is eligible for the AUSL Allocation Draft this winter. She played college softball at UConn and Arizona and is from Folsom, California.
AUSL Career
- The Chicago Bandits selected her in the 2026 AUSL College Draft (Round 5, No. 29 overall) on May 4, 2026.
- Reserved by the Oklahoma City Spark on June 5, 2026, and signed by the Spark on June 24, 2026.
- Released by the Spark on October 13, 2026.
2026 AUSL Season
2026 regular season with the Oklahoma City Spark:
- Games: 21
- Batting average: .178
- Home runs: 1
- RBI: 3
College Career
- Played at UConn from 2023 to 2025 and at Arizona in 2026.
- 2025 BIG EAST Player of the Year.
- Holds UConn career records for batting average, doubles and RBI.
Aspen Eighty Coverage
Sources: AUSL player page, AUSL official stats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What AUSL team did Grace Jenkins play for?
Grace Jenkins played the 2026 season for the Oklahoma City Spark, who released her on Oct. 13, 2026. She can join the Reserve Player Pool and is eligible for the AUSL Allocation Draft this winter.
Where did Grace Jenkins play college softball?
Grace Jenkins played college softball at UConn and Arizona.