University of Oklahoma Athletics

2026 Softball Roster

Lexi McDaniel rounding third base during a game
Photo by: Peyton Martin/University of Oklahoma
Lexi McDaniel rounding third base after hitting a home run
Photo by: Peyton Martin/University of Oklahoma
NORMAN, OK - September 16th, 2025 -  Lexi McDaniel official headshot for 2025-26. Photo By OU Photo/University of Oklahoma
Jersey Number 12

Lexi McDaniel

  • Position:
    Infielder
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Bats/Throws:
    R/R
  • Hometown:
    St. Joseph, Mo.
2026 (Freshman): Softball Preseason Freshman Watch List

HIGH SCHOOL: A right-handed-hitting infielder from St. Joseph Christian School in St. Joseph, Mo. … Plays softball at the travel ball level as her school does not sponsor a program … Also stars in basketball and earned two district titles while adding all-conference, all-district and offensive MVP accolades … National Honor Society member and secretary … High honor roll student … Interact Club member … Volunteers with multiple organizations including Mosaic Hospital, the Elementary Basketball League, the Salvation Army and Soles for Christ … Alliance Players Advisory Committee member.

CLUB: Plays her travel ball with Aces Fastpitch 18U National … Named the Aces Fastpitch Organization Offensive Player of the Year … Club's all-time leader in hits (578), home runs (93), RBIs (413) and runs scored (461) … Named to multiple Extra Innings All-Summer teams.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Keith and Dana McDaniel … Has one sibling (Cody) … Father played baseball at Missouri Western State … Grandfather is in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame for fastpitch … Enjoys growing in her faith, traveling and spending time with friends and family … Intends to major in business before pursuing a law degree and becoming a sports agent.
SB Highlights: OU 15, Memphis 0
Wednesday, March 18
SB Highlights: OU 14, Auburn 2
Sunday, March 15
SB Highlights: OU 8, Auburn 5
Saturday, March 14
SB Highlights: OU 13, Auburn 5
Friday, March 13