Ava Zachary brings immediate impact bat and ACC-ready versatility to Notre Dame
Ava Zachary quickly proved she is more than a prospect: in her 2026 freshman season at Notre Dame, she hit .406 with a .474 on-base percentage, led the team in several offensive categories, and earned Second-Team All-ACC honors. Her biggest differentiators are bat-to-ball consistency, gap power, speed, and the ability to play multiple infield spots, plus she showed she can produce against elite competition with a team-best 13-game hitting streak and a .440 average vs. ACC opponents. She looks like a high-intensity, plug-and-play infielder with star potential.
