Softball Announces the Signing of Ella Dodge

TALLAHASSEE - Florida State softball and head coach Lonni Alameda announced the signing of another key transfer on Friday morning in Ella Dodge.

Dodge played two seasons at Tennessee after redshirting her freshman season in 2024. Dodge helped the Lady Vols to two National Semifinal appearances at the Women's College World Series in 2025 and 2026. The infielder from Bradenton, Florida, started 110 games in two seasons in Knoxville including starting all 61 games in the 2026 season. Dodge hit .265 with 18 home runs and 61 RBI in two seasons, but her production saw a nice jump in the 2026 season. Dodge hit 11 home runs and drove in a team-leading 46 runs in her redshirt sophomore campaign. Dodge was also a threat on the base pasts as she stole 11 bases on 13 attempts which was second on the team.

Dodge has also been very reliable in the infield as she posted a .967 fielding percentage in 304 attempts. Dodge primarily played second base for the Lady Vols but also saw time at third base and in the outfield.

Dodge attended Lakewood Ranch High School and was ranked a top 100 player in the 2024 class by Extra Innings Softball. Dodge is the youngest of six children and is the daughter of Shannon and Robert Dodge. Her mom, Shannon, played softball at USF from 1997-99.

In the classroom, Dodge has maintained a 3.75 GPA in her college career and will continue her studies in human development and family sciences.

What They're Saying: "Ella is an excellent addition to our infield with her ability to play multiple positions. She has left-handed power with the ability to drive in runs in the middle of the order. With two years of Women's College World Series experience, we expect Ella to bring a veteran presence to our locker room. Ella is a high-energy player with a team first mentality and is a perfect fit for our program." - Assistant Coach Travis Wilson

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Softball Announces the Signing of Ella Dodge

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