Alyssa Faircloth is Mississippi State’s strikeout engine in the circle
In the 2026 season, Faircloth emerged as a true ace for Mississippi State, leading the SEC with 264 strikeouts, posting a 2.47 ERA and a 16-7 record, and ranking among the nation’s best in strikeouts per seven innings and strikeout rate. She also delivered in the biggest moments, including Mississippi State’s first NCAA Tournament no-hitter and a complete-game, 14-strikeout gem against Ole Miss. The fit is obvious: she brings power, poise, and postseason bite, with the kind of swing-and-miss stuff that changes a staff fast.
