The Stanford Cardinal softball team represents

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. The team participates in the

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. The

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are currently led by head coach Jessica Allister. The team plays its home games at Boyd & Jill Smith Family Stadium located on the university's campus. However, due to renovations, the Cardinal played its 2025 home games at Stanford Stadium, the university's on-campus

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venue.

History

Coaching history

Championships

Conference Championships

Coaching staff

Head coaching record

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Notable players

National awards

; USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year * Ashley Hansen (2011) * NiJaree Canady (2024) ; Softball America Pitcher of the Year * NiJaree Canady (2024) ; NFCA National Pitcher of the Year * NiJaree Canady (2024) ; NFCA National Freshman of the Year * NiJaree Canady (2023) ; Softball America Freshman of the Year * NiJaree Canady (2023)

Conference awards

; Pac-12 Player of the Year * Jessica Mendoza (2000) * Ashley Hansen (2011) ; Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year * NiJaree Canady (2024) ; Pac-12 Freshman of the Year * Jessica Mendoza (1999) * Ashley Hansen (2009) *Kayla Bonstrom (2013) ; Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year *

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(2005, 2006) *Rosey Neill (2008, 2009, 2010) * Ashley Hansen (2012) ; Pac-12 Coach of the Year * John Rittman (2001, 2004) * Jessica Allister (2019)

References

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