Florida transfer catcher Makenna Bellaire commits to Ole Miss Softball

Florida transfer catcher Makenna Bellaire has committed to Ole Miss Softball, she announced on Sunday night. She will have three years of eligibility remaining after enrolling in January 2025.

“Beyond excited for this chapter!! Thank you so much Ole Miss Softball for this opportunity! Hotty Toddy,” she said.

Bellaire enrolled a semester early, graduating high school and joining the team in January. The Lutz, Fla. native appeared in 13 games, making five starts at catcher. She went 3-for-5 from the plate this season, scoring one run with two strikeouts.

The Ole Miss softball program broke through this season with its first trip to Oklahoma City and the Women’s College World Series. After getting through the Tucson Regional as the 2 Seed then beating No. 4 National Seed Arkansas in three games the Rebels experienced their first taste of playing for the national championship. The Rebels fell short though in Oklahoma City.

Below is latest look at who has joined and departed Ole Miss Softball this offseason.

OLE MISS DEPARTURES

• Miali Guachino – Pitcher
• Jamie Mackay – Catcher
• Abby Herdon – Pitcher *Auburn*
• Addison Duke – Outfielder *Arizona*
• Tate Davis – Middle Infielder *South Carolina*

ADDITIONS

• Hope Jenkins – Pitcher/Utility (UConn)
• Cassie Reasner – Middle Infielder (Kentucky)
• Laylonna Applin – Infielder (Angelo State)
• Sydney Shiller – Outfielder (Texas Tech)
• Cassidy Patterson – Outfielder (Nova Southeastern)
• Kennedy Bunker – Catcher/1st Base (Fresno State)
• Makenna Bellaire – Catcher (Florida)