CAITLYN NOLAN
PROFESSIONAL SOFTBALL PLAYER
CAITLYN NOLAN
PROFESSIONAL SOFTBALL PLAYER
Elite Playing Career
Virginia Tech Shortstop (2015–2019)
• • Four-year starter with a career fielding percentage of .951 at shortstop.
• • 2019 senior season: set VT’s single-season home run record with 19 and drove in 55 RBIs, earning First Team NFCA All-Region honors.
• • Consistently recognized on All-ACC Academic Teams and earned multiple Player of the Week awards.
Professional Play – Bologna Blue Girls, Italy (2022–2023, 2025)
• • Played professionally in Italy’s top division as a SS/2B.
• • Ranked among league leaders in home runs, RBIs, and walks.
European Cup Champion – Saronno Softball, Italy (2023)
• • Competed with Saronno Softball in the Women’s European Cup.
• • Delivered a key hit in the championship game to help secure the European Cup title.
• • Excelled against the top professional talent in Europe, showcasing adaptability, leadership, and clutch performance on an international stage.
Coaching & Hitting Development
Assistant Coach – Ohio State University Softball (Fall 2024)
• • Served as an Assistant Coach with Ohio State’s softball program.
• • Worked with hitters in the Big Ten, emphasizing offensive consistency and power.
Assistant Coach – Miami University (OH) Softball (2024 season)
• • Contributed to one of the top offenses in the nation, leading the NCAA in:
• • Runs per game, slugging percentage, and scoring offense.
• • Ranked among the leaders in home runs, batting average, and on-base percentage.
Student Assistant Coach – Virginia Tech Softball (2019–2021)
• • Assisted with infield development, hitting instruction, and daily practice operations.
• • Team posted a 105–30 record, including two NCAA Regional appearances.
Instructor – D-BAT Softball (2021–2022)
• • Provided hitting and infield instruction across multiple age groups.
• • Helped develop players in both technical skills and competitive mindset.
Key Strengths
• • Elite hitter with proven results in NCAA Division I and professional play.
• • Offensive development expertise with a strong track record of improving team hitting production.
• • Leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to connect across different levels of players.
• • Adaptability and clutch performance demonstrated in high-level international competition.