2026 Southland Pitcher of the Year & D1 ERA Leader
Hallie Burns is a 5'3" sophomore right-hander for Southeastern Louisiana who dominates with a 1.68 ERA (14th D1) and 0.86 WHIP (8th D1), leading the Lions through a historic 25-game winning streak that included 11 straight decisions. Her differentiators include elite mental toughness, a 3.95 GPA as a Kinesiology major, and the rare ability to hold opponents to 4.10 hits per seven innings despite her small stature. Burns redshirted in 2024 with no injury history, showing pure intensity and a 'pitcher of the week' twice in 2026. She is the first school pitcher named Southland Pitcher of the Year and ranks among D1 leaders in shutouts (2nd) and ERA (3rd). For any team seeking a high-intensity, academically disciplined, and statistically elite mid-major arm with championship pedigree, Burns is a perfect fit.
