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Watered Down

Posted by H2-Oh on March 9, 2026, 8:42 am

Has the watered down world of travel ball made it to the college level?

Re: Watered Down

Posted by LMAO on March 10, 2026, 1:23 pm, in reply to "Watered Down"

The one thing you can not say about collegiate softball is that it's watered down. Plenty of teams have the opportunity to get to Oklahoma City.

Re: Watered Down

Posted by Talent on March 9, 2026, 10:54 pm, in reply to "Watered Down"

Same number of college spots, and more talent than ever chasing them, so the answer to your question is No.

But, the portal era has created the ability for teams to compete quickly by bringing in mid-major stars and kids who previously sat for a year or two at other top programs.

Re: Watered Down

Posted by Talent on March 9, 2026, 6:06 pm, in reply to "Watered Down"

Essentially the same number of college spots, and more talent than ever to choose from, so No.

But like what has happened in other sports, the portal may be creating more parity and ability to quickly compete than ever before.

Maybe Texas Tech, Tennessee and the like should take the lead of travel ball and create satellite teams at NAIA schools. It’s all about the jersey!

Re: Watered Down

Posted by Where on March 9, 2026, 5:59 pm, in reply to "Watered Down"

Where is travel softball getting watered down at?

Sure, at the elite level there are a few more than there were 10-15 years ago. And at the lower levels there is a complete watering down, due to all the teams buying into franchise.

It sure seems like the same teams who were in the final days at PGF Nationals are still there.

Re: Watered Down

Posted by Not your problem... on March 9, 2026, 1:37 pm, in reply to "Watered Down"

I'm sure your P5 daughter doesn't have to worry about that. She only plays the best of the best!!

Re: Watered Down

Posted by Mayes on March 9, 2026, 11:42 am, in reply to "Watered Down"

The landscape of college softball is better than ever. How many teams have a shot to make it to the college World Series. Those with the big alumni bags are able to land the elites.

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