UVA's Home Run Record-Breaking Infielder Dominating 2026 Season
Jade Hylton, Virginia's 5'5" junior infielder, shattered the UVA career home run record with 37 homers (13 in 2026), slashing .364/.469/.788 with a 1.257 OPS. Her differentiators include unmatched durability (started all 152 possible games), elite intensity (two HRs in one game vs. Syracuse), and a selfless, team-first mentality praised by coaches. Ranked No. 3 shortstop by D1Softball, she brings NFCA All-Region First Team pedigree and ACC assist leadership (117). With no injury history and a grateful, driven personality, Hylton is a perfect fit for any team needing power, consistency, and leadership.
