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Former Alabama Softball Star Signs Pro Contract

The infielder has signed with the Florida Vibe.
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Former Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Kali Heivilin signed a contract with the Florida Vibe of the Professional Softball League.
Former Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Kali Heivilin signed a contract with the Florida Vibe of the Professional Softball League. | Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Kali Heivilin, a four-year infielder for the Alabama Crimson Tide from 2022-25, officially signed to play for the Florida Vibe of the Professional Softball League on Thursday. 

The Michigan native and 2025 Kinesiology graduate earned NFCA First Team All-South Region recognition and All-SEC Second Team honors in her senior campaign.

Heivilin put together quite the offensive numbers last season, leading her team in multiple categories, including doubles (8), triples (4), home runs (15), RBI (47), and total bases (123). Heivilin produced a strong slash line of .380/.475/.755 with 37 runs scored, 28 walks, and a perfect 4-for-4 on the base paths. 

The infielder helped the Crimson Tide secure a Tuscaloosa Regional, as well as an advancement to the Super Regional. Alabama ultimately fell to Oklahoma in back-to-back games, 0-3 and 2-13, but Heivilin held her own in the best-of-three series, going 3-for-4 with two walks, one RBI, and one run scored.

Heivilin started all 58 games at second base for Alabama and worked her way into the heart of the lineup by the end of the year, batting in the three-spot for the entirety of the postseason. Defensively, Heivilin recorded a fielding percentage of .963 in 240 chances, committing just nine errors, and was part of 17 double plays.

Given the transfer portal phenomenon in college sports today, perhaps the most impressive piece to Heivilin’s NCAA career is her commitment to the University of Alabama and Head Coach Patrick Murphy’s philosophy and culture for all four years of her eligibility.

The Florida Vibe is based out of Bradenton, Fla., and will compete in the Professional Softball League (PSL), a new collection of teams looking to launch in the summer of 2026. In addition to the Florida Vibe, the inaugural teams consist of the Kansas City Diamond, Florida Heat, Atlanta Smoke, New York Rise, Florida Breeze, and Chattanooga Chill. 

The game schedule has not been released yet. 

The Vibe will be led by head coach Mike Scott and assistant coach Leah Amico in 2026. Scott has been part of the Vibe’s leadership staff since 2021, but will take the reins in 2026. Amico is a three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and won three National Championships with the University of Arizona. She was the head coach of Vibe in 2024.

The PSL is currently accepting applications from college seniors or former collegiate players for consideration to play in 2026. The form is available online.

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Maren Angus-Coombs
MAREN ANGUS-COOMBS

Maren Angus-Coombs was born in Los Angeles and raised in Nashville, Tenn. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and has been a sports writer since 2008. She has been covering college softball since 2016 for various outlets including Softball America, ESPNW and Hurrdat Sports. She is currently the managing editor of Softball On SI and also serves as an analyst for Nebraska softball games on Nebraska Public Media and B1G+.

Maddy Lewis
MADDY LEWIS

Maddy Lewis was a four-year starting infielder for UC San Diego Softball (2015–19), helping lead the Tritons to two conference championships, a West Region title, and a trip to the Division II National Championship in her senior season. She graduated from UC San Diego with a degree in Communication, where she also wrote for the student newspaper, The Guardian. After college, Maddy spent two years as a Sports Information Director, working closely with the softball, basketball and running programs, deepening her appreciation for the stories behind the stats. She has continued her playing career on the international stage as a member and captain of the Israeli Women’s National Softball Team for the past four years, facing top talent at European Championships, Canada Cups, and the Maccabi Games. Beyond competing, Maddy remains deeply committed to growing the game. She co-hosts the Jewish Softball: More Than A Game podcast, offers private instruction in the Bay Area and has coached teams at the Triple Crown Sports International Challenge and the JCC Maccabi Games. With a passion for storytelling and softball, she is dedicated to giving back to the sport that has shaped her both on and off the field and making an impact on the next generation in any way she can.

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