University of Delaware Athletics
Softball Adds Transfer Eden Frederick
6/29/2026 10:00:00 AM | Softball
NEWARK, Del. -Â University of Delaware softball has added transfer Eden Frederick, a middle infielder from Furman, to its roster for the 2027 season.
"Eden is a proven Division I hitter with game-changing speed. ," head coach Jen Steele said. "She is a natural middle infielder, with the versatility to help us in multiple positions. As a Delaware native, there's something special about bringing her home, and we're excited to have her represent the Blue Hens."
Frederick played one season for the Paladins, starting 30 of 36 games as a freshman, primarily in left field. In her first year, she hit .309/.378/.346 with 25 hits, 18 runs scored, five RBIs, seven walks, and seven stolen bases. She made 17 starts in the leadoff spot and eight in the two-hole.
She recorded five multi-hit games in 2026, including a three-hit performance against Lipscomb on Feb. 14. She also went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored against CUSA opponent Kennesaw State on Feb. 21. She was one of four freshmen in the Southern Conference to hit at least .300 last season and also led Furman in stolen bases.
Frederick has also performed well in the Florida Gulf Coast League this summer for the Sarasota Bay Swashbucklers, as she is hitting .467 with a .500 on base percentage in 32 plate appearances, ranking fourth in the league in hits with 14 and stolen bases with seven.Â
From Lewes, Del., Frederick played at Cape Henlopen High School, where she was a Second Team Henlopen North All-Conference selection as a senior.
Frederick joins Charlotte Moore (Virginia Tech), Madison Steppe (Hofstra), and Takyla Davis (Arizona State) as Delaware's transfer additions during the 2026 offseason. The Blue Hens have had notable success navigating the transfer portal in recent years, having brought in former CAA Pitcher of the Year and All-Region selection Billie Kerwood, two-time All-Region honoree Morgan Hess, CAA Defensive Player of the Year and All-Region selection Mary Beth Cahalan, CAA Defensive Player of the Year Kiara Mills, All-Region selections Julia Boyet, and All-Region selection and 2023 ERA leader Taylor Wroten.
UD ended the season at 31-24 and 17-10 in conference play in its inaugural CUSA season. Delaware has won at least 30 games in three consecutive seasons for the first time in program history.
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"Eden is a proven Division I hitter with game-changing speed. ," head coach Jen Steele said. "She is a natural middle infielder, with the versatility to help us in multiple positions. As a Delaware native, there's something special about bringing her home, and we're excited to have her represent the Blue Hens."
Frederick played one season for the Paladins, starting 30 of 36 games as a freshman, primarily in left field. In her first year, she hit .309/.378/.346 with 25 hits, 18 runs scored, five RBIs, seven walks, and seven stolen bases. She made 17 starts in the leadoff spot and eight in the two-hole.
She recorded five multi-hit games in 2026, including a three-hit performance against Lipscomb on Feb. 14. She also went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored against CUSA opponent Kennesaw State on Feb. 21. She was one of four freshmen in the Southern Conference to hit at least .300 last season and also led Furman in stolen bases.
Frederick has also performed well in the Florida Gulf Coast League this summer for the Sarasota Bay Swashbucklers, as she is hitting .467 with a .500 on base percentage in 32 plate appearances, ranking fourth in the league in hits with 14 and stolen bases with seven.Â
From Lewes, Del., Frederick played at Cape Henlopen High School, where she was a Second Team Henlopen North All-Conference selection as a senior.
Frederick joins Charlotte Moore (Virginia Tech), Madison Steppe (Hofstra), and Takyla Davis (Arizona State) as Delaware's transfer additions during the 2026 offseason. The Blue Hens have had notable success navigating the transfer portal in recent years, having brought in former CAA Pitcher of the Year and All-Region selection Billie Kerwood, two-time All-Region honoree Morgan Hess, CAA Defensive Player of the Year and All-Region selection Mary Beth Cahalan, CAA Defensive Player of the Year Kiara Mills, All-Region selections Julia Boyet, and All-Region selection and 2023 ERA leader Taylor Wroten.
UD ended the season at 31-24 and 17-10 in conference play in its inaugural CUSA season. Delaware has won at least 30 games in three consecutive seasons for the first time in program history.
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