University of Memphis Athletics
Fall 2026 Softball Roster
Jersey Number 8
Avery Stutts
- Position:
- Right-Handed Pitcher/Infielder
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Laurinburg, N.C.
- High School:
- Scotland HS
- B/T:
- R/R
Honors
2026 (Freshman)
Prior to Memphis/Personal
- 2025-26 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete
- 2026 American Conference Pitcher of the Week (04/20)
2026 (Freshman)
- Made a team-best 38 appearances in the circle, recording 16 starts
- Led Memphis in wins (7), saves (2), qualified ERA (5.64) and innings pitched (115.1)
- Tossed five complete games on the year
- Picked up her first career win in a complete-game victory over Nicholls (2/28)
- Logged wins in American Conference play against East Carolina (3/20) and Florida Atlantic (4/26)
- Was named American Conference Pitcher of the Week after earning a win over Alcorn State (4/14) and a save in a series-clinching win over North Texas (4/19)
- Pitched complete games against Nicholls (2/28), Oakland (3/3), East Carolina (3/20), Alabama A&M (4/7) and Florida Atlantic (4/25)
- Recorded a season-high six strikeouts in a complete-game win over Alabama A&M (4/7)
- Was hit by a pitch in her lone plate appearance at Jackson State (3/25) and also recorded a run scored
Prior to Memphis/Personal
- Was a two-sport athlete at Scotland HS in softball and swimming
- Was a three-time conference champion in softball in 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Was a three-time All-Conference selection from 2022-24
- Earned All-District and All-State honors in 2024
- Was Conference Pitcher of the Year in 2022 and 2024
- Was 3A All-District Player of the Year
- Set school record for single-game strikeouts with 17 and set school's perfect game record
- Daughter of Brandy and Brad Stutts
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