promising two-way arm with polish, poise, and upside
Burns arrived at Villanova in 2025 with a strong prep résumé and immediately gave the Wildcats a usable right-handed arm, appearing in six games and throwing 6.2 innings with four strikeouts in her freshman season. Her calling card is versatility: she’s listed as a P/OF, brings athleticism, and has shown she can compete in the circle without getting rattled. The broader fit is clear—she looks like a developmental two-way piece with academic and competitive maturity, the kind of player coaches can trust to grow into a bigger role.
