Shortstop / Second Base | University of Texas | AUSL Golden Ticket Recipient
About Leighann Goode
Leighann Goode is a senior middle infielder at the University of Texas and an AUSL golden ticket recipient. Announced on March 29, 2026 alongside Texas teammate Reese Atwood, Goode’s selection highlights the depth of talent on the Longhorns roster and her breakout 2026 season as one of the most productive middle infielders in college softball.
Goode has been on a tear in 2026, batting .471 with 33 hits and 21 RBIs through 30 games. Her sharp improvement from 2025 to 2026 — climbing from .295 to .471 — was a defining storyline of her senior season. In 2025, she hit .295 with a .530 slugging percentage, 10 home runs, and 43 RBIs while posting a .939 fielding mark with 124 assists.
Career Highlights
- AUSL golden ticket recipient (March 29, 2026)
- 2026: .471 batting average, 33 hits, 21 RBIs through 30 games
- 38 put-outs on 78 catches in 2026
- 2025: .295 avg, .530 SLG, 10 HR, 43 RBIs
- 2025: .939 fielding mark, 124 assists
AUSL Draft Result
- Golden Ticket: March 29, 2026
- Draft: May 4, 2026 on ESPN2
- AUSL Team: Texas Volts (Round 2, Pick #8)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Leighann Goode?
Leighann Goode is a shortstop and second baseman at the University of Texas and the third AUSL Golden Ticket recipient for the 2026 College Draft. She is a 2023 D1Softball Freshman All-American and one of the most versatile infielders in college softball, capable of playing both middle-infield positions at an elite level.
What AUSL team did Leighann Goode get drafted to?
Leighann Goode was selected by the Texas Volts in Round 2 (Pick #8) of the 2026 AUSL College Draft on May 4, 2026. She joins No. 2 overall pick NiJaree Canady (Texas Tech) on the Volts roster.
Does Leighann Goode play with Reese Atwood at Texas?
Yes, Leighann Goode and Reese Atwood are both Texas Longhorns and both received AUSL Golden Tickets. They are two of three Longhorns teammates to receive Golden Tickets in the same draft cycle, highlighting the depth of talent at Texas. Both were announced on March 28, 2026.
When was Leighann Goode’s Golden Ticket announced?
Leighann Goode received her AUSL Golden Ticket on March 28, 2026, the same day as teammate Reese Atwood. She was the third player overall selected for the 2026 AUSL College Draft.
Connect with Leighann Goode
- Instagram: @leighannn.43
- Official School Bio: Texas Longhorns Athletics
- NIL Profile: Opendorse
Other Golden Ticket Recipients
- NiJaree Canady — Texas Tech, Pitcher
- Reese Atwood — University of Texas, Catcher
- Sydney Stewart — University of Arizona, Catcher
- Karlyn Pickens — University of Tennessee, Pitcher
- Dakota Kennedy — University of Arkansas, Outfielder
- Kenzie Brown — Arizona State University, Pitcher
- Taryn Kern — Stanford University, Infielder
- Maya Johnson — Belmont University, Pitcher
- Jocelyn Erickson — University of Florida, Catcher
- Kenleigh Cahalan — University of Florida, Shortstop
- Megan Grant — UCLA, Utility
- Taylor Tinsley — UCLA, Pitcher
- Jordan Woolery — UCLA, Infielder
- Amari Harper — University of Oregon, Utility
- Ailana Agbayani — University of Oklahoma, Second Baseman
- Peja Goold — Mississippi State, Pitcher