Purdue's Moriah Polar was the nation's leader in hits and batting average at the end of the 2026 regular season. What does her future hold?
Moriah Polar put together one of the best seasons in the history of Purdue's softball program in 2026. However, it seems that her journey in West Lafayette is going to end there.
On Monday, just a few hours after the NCAA transfer portal opened for college softball student-athletes, Polar announced her plans to enter the portal in a social media post. Polar will have one season of eligibility remaining at her next destination. She spent three years at Purdue. and batting average .
Polar concluded her junior campaign with a 1.308 OPS, 47 RBI, 67 runs and a Big Ten-high 32 stolen bases. In addition to her outstanding year at the plate, Polar also had a stellar year in the field. She totaled 91 putouts and two assists on 94 total chances. She had just one error all season and posted a fielding percentage of .989.selection and was one of 25 finalists for the USA Softball Player of the Year.
She earned selections on the All-Big Ten and All-Big Ten Defensive teams. Polar sends heartfelt message on social mediaIn her social media post, Polar thanked Purdue for her three years in West Lafayette.
"The past three years at Purdue have been absolutely transformative. I came in as a freshman, not knowing how much growth and joy the next few years would bring me,".
"Through my time at Purdue, I have encountered countless people who were eager to support me and pour into me. I've made so many friendships and memories that will surely last a lifetime.
"I would like to thank the coaches at Purdue, support staff, and admin for seeing the greatness in me from a young age and during my time as a Boilermaker. " In three seasons with the Boilermakers, Polar accounted for 218 hits, 103 RBI and 137 runs scored. She also totaled 49 extra-base hits, including seven home runs. Her career batting average sits at .436 with an OPS of 1.082.
Get top Boilermakers stories, expert analysis, and can't-miss moments straight to your inbox for free by signing up for theDustin Schutte is the publisher of Purdue Boilermakers on SI and has spent more than a decade working in sports journalism. His career began in 2013, when he covered Big Ten football. He remained in that role for eight years before working at On SI to cover the Boilermakers.
Dustin graduated from Manchester University in Indiana in 2010, where he played for the men's tennis team.
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