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James Madison University | Official Athletics Site
Ava Hodges Joins JMU Softball
6/30/2026 10:30:00 AM | Softball
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The James Madison softball program announced the addition of transfer pitcher Ava Hodges on Tuesday, June 30.Â
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Hodges will have two years of eligibility after spending two seasons at Virginia. The right-handed pitcher has 25 career appearances – including 11 starts.
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Ava Hodges | 5-7 | Junior | Pitcher | Zebulon, N.C. | Virginia | North Raleigh Christian Academy
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Virginia (2026):
Virginia (2025):
High School:
Personal
Hodges is the daughter of Barry and Gina Hodges. She has one brother, Holden.
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Hodges will have two years of eligibility after spending two seasons at Virginia. The right-handed pitcher has 25 career appearances – including 11 starts.
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Ava Hodges | 5-7 | Junior | Pitcher | Zebulon, N.C. | Virginia | North Raleigh Christian Academy
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Virginia (2026):
- Made eight appearances as a sophomore, making three starts
- Earned the win against Bucknell (3/1), tying a season-high 4.0 innings pitched
- Finished with an ERA of 6.53 in 15.0 innings of work
- Worked 4.0 innings against No. 9 Arkansas in season opener
Virginia (2025):
- Appeared in 17 games, making eight starts
- In 39.0 innings, worked a 2.51 ERA while striking out 19 batters
- Made first collegiate start at South Carolina (2/6)
- Struck out a season-high four batters against Penn (2/23), working 5.0 innings and picking up first win
- Finished with a 3-4 record
High School:
- Ranked No. 38 overall in the Extra Elite Rankings per Extra Innings Softball
- 4x All-State selection at North Raleigh Christian Academy
- 3x Most Valuable Player (2021-23)
- 2x Conference Player of the Year (2021, 2023)
- No. 26 ranked pitcher by Extra Inning Softball
Personal
Hodges is the daughter of Barry and Gina Hodges. She has one brother, Holden.
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