North Carolina State University Athletics
2026 Softball Roster
Beyond the Howl with NC State Softball
Wednesday, April 22
Kayla's Comeback - ACL Rehab and Return
Wednesday, April 22
Kayla's Comeback
Wednesday, March 11
#BehindThe20 with former Pack Stars Abbie Sims and Renada Davis
Wednesday, April 24
Jersey Number 8
Carly Short
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Infield
- Height:
- 5-7
- Hometown:
- Cameron Park, Cali.
- High School:
- Oak Ridge
2026 Softball America Preseason Freshman Watchlist
2026 - Freshman Season
2026 - Freshman Season
- Started every game (53) at shortstop and hit second in the lineup in 48 games
- Held a 29 game reached base streak through the first 29 games of the season, a mark that ranks second in program history and at the time, ranked in the top-3 in the nation
- Set the program and freshman single season record after being hit by pitch 17 times
- Finished the season with a.328 batting average, .511 slugging percentage and .496 on base percentage
- Had 45 hits, 41 runs, 25 RBI and a team best 14 doubles
- Recorded three games with three hits, most recently against #24 Louisville (5/2)
- Had three homers and one triple on the season
- Successfully stole base 13 times on 14 attempts, including a season high two bases in four different gamesÂ
- 2025 California State Champion
- Three-time First Team All-League (2022-2024)
- Ranked 33 by Line Drive Media