Peyton Hardenburger brings elite strikeout stuff and big-game poise to Tennessee
Hardenburger entered Tennessee as one of the nation’s top 2025 pitchers, ranked No. 4 overall and No. 2 at her position by On3, and she arrived with a proven track record of dominance: a 35-1 high school record, 13 no-hitters, and 652 strikeouts before college. In her first Tennessee outing, she spun a one-hit shutout with seven strikeouts, showing the same power, command, and competitive edge that made her a two-time Kansas 4A champion. She looks like a high-upside fit for a staff that values strike-throwing, toughness, and postseason temperament.
