Freshman ace Ellison Schroeder emerged as Santa Clara’s biggest two-way tone-setter in 2026
In the 2026 season, Ellison Schroeder was named West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year and ranked among the league’s best pitchers, finishing fourth in ERA (2.66), tied for fourth in wins (11) and tied for third in saves (3).[1][2] The 5'10" right-hander looks like a “give me the ball” competitor: she worked both as a starter and in relief, threw a 155-pitch complete game, and delivered multiple clutch outings for the Broncos.[2][6] If you want a young pitcher with toughness, swing-and-miss upside, and big-game utility, she’s absolutely worth a hard look.[1][2]