Sophia Simpson is a force to be reckoned with.
The Texas Longhorns softball star is going viral this week after an X account called @NotableAthletes, posted her in uniform walking out to get ready to pitch.
It was hard not to ignore how incredible she looked in uniform.
She became an immediate fan favorite:
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Sophia Simpson has over 40,000 followers on Instagram:
In Sophia Simpson’s first year with the Texas Longhorns, she was named a unanimous selection to the Big 12 Conference All-Freshman Team as she went 8-4 with a 3.57 earned run average over 29 appearances with 16 starts, six complete games, two solo shutouts, and one save.
Simpson struck out two batters and allowed one hit in 1.2 innings of relief during the second game of the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) Championship Series against No. 1 Oklahoma in June 2022.
Just last year, Sophia Simpson made 26 appearances in the pitching circle for the Longhorns and finished the season with a 4-1 record, a 2.60 earned run average, and two saves.
Sophia Simpson Delivered On The Field With Her Performance In High School
Sophia Simpson may be going viral for her looks, but her talent cannot be denied.
The 5-foot-10 senior right-handed pitcher led the Barbers Hill High School Eagles to a 42-2 record and the Class 5A state championship once before.
She had an ERA of 0.18, registered 271 strikeouts, four no-hitters, and one perfect game.
Simpson compiled a 21-0 record, allowing just 36 hits and 24 walks in 119.1 innings.
Sophia Simpson was also the winning pitcher in seven of the Eagles’ 11 postseason victories. Because of her effort, she was named the District 21-5A co-Most Valuable Player, as she also batted .246 with two home runs and 14 runs batted in.
