Maya Brady is one of the most accomplished utility players in college softball history. A five-year letter winner at UCLA from 2020 to 2024, Brady finished ranked second in Bruins program history in home runs (71), RBI (246), total bases (550), and slugging percentage (.757). She started 247 of 249 career games and is the only player in UCLA history to earn First Team All-America honors at two different positions. Brady is the niece of NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
Career Highlights
Brady won back-to-back Pac-12 Player of the Year awards in 2023 and 2024. She was a two-time finalist for the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award, a three-time NFCA First Team All-American, and was named Softball America Freshman of the Year in 2020. Her five-year run at UCLA produced one of the most decorated careers in Pac-12 softball history.
AUSL Profile
Brady joined the Utah Talons for the 2025 inaugural AUSL season after missing the first 18 games due to a hamstring injury. She made an immediate impact upon returning, going 7-for-7 with three walks in her first 10 plate appearances. Across six games she hit .647 with one home run and five RBI, helping Utah win the inaugural AUSL championship. In December 2025, Brady was selected No. 1 overall by the Oklahoma City Spark in the AUSL expansion draft.
FAQ
Q: What records did Maya Brady set at UCLA?
A: Brady finished second in UCLA history in home runs (71), RBI (246), total bases (550), and slugging percentage (.757). She is the only Bruin to earn First Team All-America at two different positions.
Q: Is Maya Brady related to Tom Brady?
A: Yes. Maya Brady is the niece of NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
Q: Which AUSL team does Maya Brady play for in 2026?
A: Brady was selected No. 1 overall by the Oklahoma City Spark in the December 2025 expansion draft. She played for the Utah Talons during the 2025 season.