Pitcher | Tennessee | AUSL 2025 Texas Volts
About Payton Gottshall
Payton Gottshall is an elite right-handed pitcher who surpassed 1,000 career strikeouts across her time at Bowling Green and Tennessee. She was the 2022 MAC Pitcher of the Year at Bowling Green before transferring to Tennessee, where she earned NFCA First-Team All-American honors in 2024 and helped lead the Lady Vols to back-to-back SEC regular season titles.
Career Highlights
- NFCA First-Team All-American (2024)
- Surpassed 1,000 career Division I strikeouts
- 2022 MAC Pitcher of the Year at Bowling Green
- Set Bowling Green career record with 784 strikeouts and a 1.77 ERA
- Threw four career no-hitters including three perfect games
- Posted a 1.37 ERA at Tennessee in 2024 with a 20-5 record
AUSL Profile
Payton Gottshall joined the Texas Volts for the 2025 AUSL season. The Volts play their home games at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas, the largest venue in the AUSL with a capacity of 11,631 seats. Under head coach Ricci Woodard and general manager Cat Osterman, the Volts assembled one of the most talented rosters in the league.
Frequently Asked Questions
What team does Payton Gottshall play for in the AUSL?
Payton Gottshall plays for the Texas Volts in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL).
Where did Payton Gottshall play college softball?
Payton Gottshall played college softball at Tennessee.
What position does Payton Gottshall play?
Payton Gottshall plays pitcher for the Texas Volts.