Kentucky Softball Gains Power-Hitting Catcher Via Transfer Portal

The Kentucky Wildcats have gained a catcher and power hitter through the transfer portal. Former Central Michigan University sophomore Carly Sleeman announced her commitment to UK via X on Saturday.

I am so excited to announce my commitment to University of Kentucky💙🤍 So grateful for my amazing support system, God, previous coaches and team, and my new home! Let’s go have an amazing two years @UKsoftball @SoftbalAmerica @TransferPortal_ @D1Softball @On3sports pic.twitter.com/KRTdpKwGi5
— Carly Sleeman (@carlysleeman21) June 14, 2025

Coming off a phenomenal 2025 season with the Chippewas that ended with Sleeman gaining First Team All-MAC honors, she started all 51 games behind the plage, surpassing 100 career starts. She posted a .373 batting average with 59 hits, and a .485 on-base percentage, set a new program record with 50 RBIs, and tied the program record with 17 home runs.

Sleeman Slash x17 this season 👑

With her solo home run against Akron on Wednesday night, Carly Sleeman tied the single season home run record!#FireUpChips🔥⬆️🥎 pic.twitter.com/olnmSHArLV
— CMU Softball (@CMUSoftball) May 9, 2025

Sleeman will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Wildcats.

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