Fresno State Athletics
Morgan shapes roster with five portal additions
6/29/2026 5:26:00 PM | Softball
FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State Softball and head coach Charlotte Morgan announced the signing of their 2027 roster with five players out of the transfer portal in Samantha Lotus, Delaney Wright, Alyssa Galindo, Jayden Ramos and Jordan McMahon.
Ramos proudly returns home to Fresno, the Central High School Alum spent two seasons at the University of Arkansas. In her two seasons with the Razorbacks, totaled 27 appearances on a single start, a .292 batting average, seven hits, two runs, a double and home run. At Central, Ramos was named the Fresno Bee Player of the Year (2024), All-TRAC, Offensive Player of the Year (2023).
Jayden brings tremendous power to our offense while adding valuable depth at first base. Her strength is on another level, and having the opportunity to bring her back to the Red Wave, where she grew up, makes this addition even more special, said head coach Charlotte Morgan. Jayden's experience competing at the highest level, including a trip to the Women's College World Series, gives her invaluable experience that will immediately benefit our program. She embodies what it means to be a Bulldog, representing the standard of our program through a strong work ethic, competitiveness, and character.
McMahon played two seasons at Weber State, appearing in 105 games and establishing herself as one of the Big Sky Conference's top hitters. She helped lead the Wildcats to the 2025 Big Sky Tournament championship and the program's second NCAA Tournament victory before earning All-Big Sky Second Team honors in 2026. As a sophomore, she started all 56 games and batted .386 with 73 hits, 33 runs, five triples and 10 stolen bases, leading Weber State in batting average, hits, triples, total bases and stolen bases while ranking first in the Big Sky in hits, triples and at-bats. She finished her Weber State career with more than 100 hits in two seasons.
Jordan is a tremendous addition to our program, bringing elite experience to our outfield along with game-changing speed to our offense. Beyond her abilities on the field, Jordan brings outstanding leadership and competitiveness, said coach Morgan. She is motivated by the right things, and we can't wait to see the influence she'll have on our culture and the impact she'll make on our program.
Coach Morgan adds three to the pitching staff from the portal in Alyssa Galindo, Samantha Lotus and Delaney Wright.
Galindo takes her experience from Michigan State (Big 10) to Fresno State with three years of eligibility remaining. The Rancho Cucamonga native held a 6.84 ERA in 16 appearances and a start with the Spartans. Galindo finished the season with a 2-2 record and 18 strikeouts. Alyssa brings a high level of competitiveness to our pitching staff and is someone who embraces being coached hard while constantly striving to improve. Her experience competing at the Division I level was a major factor as we continue preparing for the challenges of the Pac-12. We expect Alyssa to help raise the standard every day with her work ethic, competitive mindset, and the impact she'll make both in the circle and throughout our program.
Lotus treks across the country to the Valley from Wagner College with three years remaining. At Wagner, she appeared in 31 games and made 21 starts. The Fontana, Calif. native was named NEC Co-Rookie of the Week honors (Mar. 31), NEC All-Rookie Team and NEC All-Tournament honors and leading Wagner to winning their first NEC title. Became the first pitcher in Wagner history to start an NCAA Tournament game. Across a team-high 147 innings, Lotus pitched to team-best 3.52 ERA and struck out 85 batters.
Sam is a talented pitcher who is coming off an outstanding freshman season and brings valuable experience competing at the highest level. Not only has she proved she can handle a heavy workload, but she has also performed in high-pressure situations, said coach Morgan. Her postseason experience and success against some of the best hitters in the country were major reasons we were excited to add her to our pitching staff. We believe Sam will make an immediate impact both in the circle and within our program.
Wright made her collegiate debut at Utah Tech University (WAC), coming to the Valley with three years of eligibility remaining. As a freshman, Wright had 28 appearances in the circle on eight starts and four wins. The Boise, Idaho native finished the season with a 6.43 ERA. In the WAC, Wright finished 11th in innings pitched tossing 78.1 innings and sat seventh in strikeouts (59). At Timberline High School Wright earned 2025 Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year honors as a senior posting a 1.65 ERA in 135.2 innings pitched, striking out 252 and holding opponents to a .163 average.
Delaney is a dynamic two-way player who will make an immediate impact on both sides of the ball. Adding a left-handed pitcher to our staff was a priority, and Delaney provides valuable depth in the circle while also strengthening our lineup from the left side, said coach Morgan. She brings a high level of passion, competitiveness, and energy, and we can't wait to see the impact she'll make on our program.
Head coach Charlotte Morgan on the transfer class: This transfer class was incredibly important to our program. As we prepare for the move into the Pac-12 and continue elevating our program, it is essential to bring in high-level student-athletes who embody what it means to be a Bulldog at Fresno State. This group of transfers adds tremendous depth and experience throughout our roster. They strengthen our pitching staff, bring versatility to the outfield, and provide valuable depth and flexibility to our infield. Offensively, they add speed, athleticism, and power that will make us more dynamic in every phase of the game. Being able to bring Ricks and Ramos back home made this class even more special. We are excited to see the immediate impact this group will have on our program as we begin this new chapter in the Pac-12.
2027 Transfer Class: Kailea Ricks (Ohio State University), Samantha Lotus (Wagner College), Delaney Wright (Utah Tech University), Alyssa Galindo (Michigan State University), Jayden Ramos (Arkansas) and Jordan McMahon (Weber State).