Ava Bulanti is Stanford’s sneaky-valuable, low-drama bullpen weapon
In the 2026 season, Ava Bulanti has already shown she can swing tight games for Stanford, including a win over No. 5 Florida State and a stint in a combined no-hitter against UC Davis, while building on her 2025 honors as CCS Softball Player of the Year and WCAL Pitcher of the Year. Her appeal is the blend: a poised right-hander with winning pedigree, local-recruit edge, and the kind of competitive calm that plays in pressure spots. If you want upside, toughness, and a pitcher who fits a winning culture, she’s a strong fit.
