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Shaffer Ranked 31 in D1 Softball's Top 100 Mid-Major Player Rankings
1/19/2026 12:00:00 PM | Softball
NEWARK, Del. - University of Delaware senior Sydney Shaffer was ranked 31st in D1Softball's Mid-Major Player Rankings, as announced by the organization on January 19.Â
Shaffer is coming off the greatest offensive season in Delaware history, as she was the CAA Player of the Year, NFCA East Region First Team selection, All-ECAC selection, and CSC First-Team Academic All-America selection. She was also ranked 51st in D1Softball's Top 100 Mid-Major Player Rankings following the conclusion of the season. She became Delaware's third-ever conference Player of the Year, second All-Region and ECAC designated player selection, and first-ever First-Team Academic All America selection.
Shaffer set eight single-season program records during her junior season, recording the most home runs (19), RBIs (57), extra-base hits (33), batting average (.421), on base percentage (.540), slugging percentage (.888), OPS (1.428), and total bases (135). She also finished with the second-most runs scored (49) and walks (38), fourth-most hits (64), and fifth-most doubles (14) in a season in Delaware history. Nationally, she ranked 16th in slugging percentage, 24th in on base percentage, 32nd in home runs, 36th in total bases, 52nd in batting average, 62nd in RBIs. Against power conference teams, she hit .375/.464/.792 with three home runs and 10 RBIs in eight games.Â
Shaffer was one of seven CUSA players in the rankings and was the second-highest rated player, joining Emma Elrod (12) of Jacksonville State, Savannah Whatley (38) of Liberty, Allie Floyd (47) of Louisiana Tech, Brynn McManus (59) of Liberty, Reagan Marchant (60) of Louisiana Tech, Kally Meredith (65) of FIU, and Paige Doerr (70) of Liberty.
TICKETS
Softball season ticket deposits are available now. Season ticket packages and individual game tickets will go on sale later this winter.
Individual ticket prices will be $10 per game and $5 for youth (ages 3-12). Season ticket packages will be available at 50 percent off the single game rate. There will also be group rate, incentives, and additional gameday experience opportunities. All seating will be general admission at Delaware Softball Diamond.
UD students will continue to receive free tickets to all home softball games.
Fans can also join the Coop Crew for grades K-12. This group features one-on-one communication with a Blue Hen player, on-field experience and a pizza party during a select home game, autograph and photo opportunities, and an end-of-the-year youth clinic.Â
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For the latest on Delaware softball, follow the Blue Hens on X, Instagram, and like on Facebook.
Shaffer is coming off the greatest offensive season in Delaware history, as she was the CAA Player of the Year, NFCA East Region First Team selection, All-ECAC selection, and CSC First-Team Academic All-America selection. She was also ranked 51st in D1Softball's Top 100 Mid-Major Player Rankings following the conclusion of the season. She became Delaware's third-ever conference Player of the Year, second All-Region and ECAC designated player selection, and first-ever First-Team Academic All America selection.
Shaffer set eight single-season program records during her junior season, recording the most home runs (19), RBIs (57), extra-base hits (33), batting average (.421), on base percentage (.540), slugging percentage (.888), OPS (1.428), and total bases (135). She also finished with the second-most runs scored (49) and walks (38), fourth-most hits (64), and fifth-most doubles (14) in a season in Delaware history. Nationally, she ranked 16th in slugging percentage, 24th in on base percentage, 32nd in home runs, 36th in total bases, 52nd in batting average, 62nd in RBIs. Against power conference teams, she hit .375/.464/.792 with three home runs and 10 RBIs in eight games.Â
Shaffer was one of seven CUSA players in the rankings and was the second-highest rated player, joining Emma Elrod (12) of Jacksonville State, Savannah Whatley (38) of Liberty, Allie Floyd (47) of Louisiana Tech, Brynn McManus (59) of Liberty, Reagan Marchant (60) of Louisiana Tech, Kally Meredith (65) of FIU, and Paige Doerr (70) of Liberty.
TICKETS
Softball season ticket deposits are available now. Season ticket packages and individual game tickets will go on sale later this winter.
Individual ticket prices will be $10 per game and $5 for youth (ages 3-12). Season ticket packages will be available at 50 percent off the single game rate. There will also be group rate, incentives, and additional gameday experience opportunities. All seating will be general admission at Delaware Softball Diamond.
UD students will continue to receive free tickets to all home softball games.
Fans can also join the Coop Crew for grades K-12. This group features one-on-one communication with a Blue Hen player, on-field experience and a pizza party during a select home game, autograph and photo opportunities, and an end-of-the-year youth clinic.Â
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Delaware softball, follow the Blue Hens on X, Instagram, and like on Facebook.
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