aubiefifty 18,260 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 auburnwire.usatoday.com Auburn utility star Annabelle Widra has entered the transfer portal Taylor Jones 2–3 minutes Auburn softball’s most versatile player from the 2024 roster has entered the transfer portal. Annabelle Widra, who pitched and played infield for the Tigers over the last two seasons, has become the first notable post-Mickey Dean era departure as she plans to enter the transfer portal according to Softball America and D1Softball. Widra joined Auburn’s roster ahead of the 2023 season after spending her freshman season at Michigan. The Hoover native played all over the infield during her two seasons on the Plains. She earned 36 starts at third base, eight starts at second base, one start at shortstop, and two starts as the designated player. In addition to her work in the field, she made 48 appearances in the circle with 16 starts. Widra developed a strong bond with outgoing head coach Mickey Dean. Near the end of the season, Widra shared her feelings towards her head coach on X (formerly Twitter). Many people don’t know what it’s like on the inside, but what you need to know is this man changed my life,” Widra said of Dean. “There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am for him! Coach Dean will forever hold a special place in my heart. It is because of him I love softball again.” Widra’s Auburn career ends as a .256 hitter with five home runs and 11 RBI with five stolen bases. As a pitcher, Widra boasted a 14-8 record with 113 strikeouts to 20 walks with a 2.77 ERA. Widra joins Riley McNemar as players from 2024’s roster who have entered the transfer portal. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__ Follow all your favorite Alabama teams at Auburn Wire and Roll Tide Wire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderWhiskey 997 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 I think we will miss Widra in the circle. Her most notable achievement may be that complete game shutout of Alabama, a team that made it to the WCWS. We have Rolfe and Tamborra coming back, plus Clemons who pitched only in the fall. Blayne Godfrey from Hartselle is the only incoming pitcher as of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Eagle 466 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Does anyone have any inside info on her reason(s) for leaving? A few people made it clear that they were unhappy after the 2023 season and entered the portal while some of the remaining players spoke up in support of the staff and team cohesion. Clearly Widra is in the second camp and I feel sure she would have been a versatile starter again next year. Just wondering if it's softball related or personal. I will miss her and wish her the best (as long as she doesn't end up at Bama). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slot canyon 1,372 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 2 hours ago, OlderWhiskey said: I think we will miss Widra in the circle. Her most notable achievement may be that complete game shutout of Alabama, a team that made it to the WCWS. We have Rolfe and Tamborra coming back, plus Clemons who pitched only in the fall. Blayne Godfrey from Hartselle is the only incoming pitcher as of now. Not only in the circle but her ability to play infield as well. Wonder if the new staff has made any contact with her or if it is allowed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTiger 4,018 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 17 hours ago, Golden Eagle said: Does anyone have any inside info on her reason(s) for leaving? A few people made it clear that they were unhappy after the 2023 season and entered the portal while some of the remaining players spoke up in support of the staff and team cohesion. Clearly Widra is in the second camp and I feel sure she would have been a versatile starter again next year. Just wondering if it's softball related or personal. I will miss her and wish her the best (as long as she doesn't end up at Bama). Haven't seen that anywhere. Curious where that came from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHenry 7 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Read today on X that Mariah Penta entered the transfer portal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderWhiskey 997 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 That is too bad, though I'm not surprised. I would think she came here mostly to play with her sister. She showed signs of developing into a dangerous hitter, and I thought she was probably underutilized. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slot canyon 1,372 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 6 hours ago, OlderWhiskey said: That is too bad, though I'm not surprised. I would think she came here mostly to play with her sister. She showed signs of developing into a dangerous hitter, and I thought she was probably underutilized. Agree, I thought she was going to be a very good addition swinging the bat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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