STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State outfielder Sierra Sacco was selected by the Utah Talons as the No. 5 overall pick in the inaugural AUSL College Draft. Commissioner Kim Ng presented Sacco with the 10th golden ticket awarded by the league during an April 2025 game at Mississippi State.
Sacco was one of the most complete players in the 2025 draft class, combining elite contact hitting with speed and a flawless defensive record.
College Career
Sacco made 227 career starts at Mississippi State, posting a .397 career batting average with 272 hits, 13 home runs, 99 RBI, and 99 stolen bases in 137 attempts. She finished her career with zero errors in 157 chances — a perfect fielding record — with five outfield assists.
Her 2025 senior season was the best of her career: a .471 batting average (second-best in the SEC and top-15 nationally), 72 hits, 60 runs, a career-high 11 home runs, 49 RBI, and a .565 on-base percentage.
Awards and Honors
- 2025 Consensus All-American (NFCA First Team, Softball America First Team, D1Softball Second Team)
- Only the second consensus All-American in Mississippi State softball history
- 2025 NFCA First-Team All-South Region
- 2025 First Team All-SEC
- 2025 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top 25 Finalist
With the Talons
Sacco joins the reigning AUSL champion Utah Talons, who play at Dumke Family Stadium at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
Frequently Asked Questions
What team drafted Sierra Sacco?
Sierra Sacco was selected by the Utah Talons with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 AUSL Draft.
Did the Utah Talons win the AUSL championship in 2025?
Yes. The Utah Talons swept the 2025 AUSL Championship Series. Sacco was part of the championship roster.
Was Sierra Sacco named to the USA Softball national team?
Yes. Sierra Sacco-Ferrie was named to the 2026 USA Softball Women’s National Team athlete pool announced in April 2026.
About Sierra Sacco
Sierra Sacco is an outfielder for the Utah Talons in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. The former Mississippi State All-American received a 2025 AUSL Golden Ticket and was selected No. 5 overall in the inaugural draft. Sacco was part of the Talons’ 2025 championship team and was named to the 2026 USA Softball Women’s National Team pool.
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