Big-12 power bat with two-way upside
Hartley emerged as Houston’s most dangerous run producer in 2026, batting .345 with 20 home runs and 47 RBIs while leading the Cougars in on-base and slugging impact; Softball America repeatedly ranked her among the nation’s top utility players, including No. 6 at midseason and No. 9 later in the year.[2][5] The biggest draw is her rare blend of middle-of-the-order power and two-way versatility, though her pitching value dipped in 2026 after a stronger freshman season, so she profiles best as a high-impact bat who can also add emergency innings.[1][2][9]
