University of Memphis Athletics
2026 Softball Roster
Jersey Number 5
Jaila Mitchell
- Position:
- Infielder
- Height:
- 5-4
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Wesley Chapel, Fla.
- High School:
- Land O' Lakes HS
- B/T:
- R/R
Honors
2026 (Freshman)
Prior to Memphis/Personal
- 2025-26 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete
2026 (Freshman)
- Appeared in 29 games as a true freshman, starting in 14
- Made collegiate debut as a defensive replacement against Ball State (2/13)
- Recorded her first career hit, RBI and run scored against Jackson State (3/25)
- Logged a hit and an RBI at UAB (4/2)
- Had a hit and run scored against Alcorn State (4/14)
- Recorded hits in each of two games played against Florida Atlantic (4/24-25)
Prior to Memphis/Personal
- Was a four-year letterwinner at Land O' Lakes HS
- Won a Regional Championship in 2022
- Earned 2022 FACA All-Academic honors and was an NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete
- Was a 2023 SAC All-Conference and FACA All-State selection
- Was selected to represent 16U USA Junior Worlds National Team in 2022
- Won the 18U Puerto Rico Fastpitch Cup in 2021 as a member of the Tampa Mustangs
- Daughter of Carl and Joanne Mitchell
- Cousin, Donovan Jones, plays football at Lock Haven
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Friday, February 06
Sunday, October 19
Monday, May 19
