Kaili Witherell is a high-upside freshman arm Texas State trusts in big moments
In the 2026 season, Kaili Witherell has already shown why Texas State is excited about her ceiling: she impressed early enough that coach Ricci Woodard praised her mental game, command, and eagerness to learn, and she’s been used in leverage spots as a true freshman. She’s also a former New York Gatorade Player of the Year and the Haverling HS all-time strikeout leader, which screams “can miss bats” even when the box score is messy. The fit? A developing pitcher with poise, toughness, and starter-level upside.
