Amanda Aardema is a contact-first Osprey with pop and big-moment flashes
In the 2026 season, North Florida outfielder Amanda Aardema has been a limited but efficient bat, hitting .167 with a .334 slugging percentage while going 4-for-1 in extra-base-hit value and scoring once[13]. The bigger story is her upside: she broke through in 2025 with a .292 average, seven hits, four doubles, five RBI, a home run, and a .953 OPS in just 24 at-bats, including a walk-off two-run homer against Stetson[1][3]. She’s a left-handed hitter with athleticism, a strong arm, and versatility that UNF has valued since recruiting her as a two-way talent[7].
