Huskers Ink Catcher Jesse Farrell

The Nebraska softball team grabbed its first transfer portal addition on Monday, as former UNLV catcher Jesse Farrell joined the 2025-26 roster. 

Farrell, a Henderson, Nev., native, played two years with the Rebels and was a NFCA All-West Region second-team selection as a freshman and a second-team All-Mountain West member as a sophomore. She was also one of 25 finalists for national freshman of the year in 2024.

"Jesse Farrell is a tremendous athlete with a plus-plus arm behind the plate," head coach Rhonda Revelle said. "We are so excited that she made the decision to join us and we cannot wait for our fans to get to see her play."

Farrell played in 100 games and started 99 in her two seasons at UNLV. The catcher owns a .338 batting average in her career, including 26 doubles, three triples, 19 home runs, 72 runs scored and 74 RBIs on 100 hits. She has posted an OPS of 1.060 and has drawn 44 walks in two years. On the fielding side, Farrell has logged 221 putouts and 139 assists. 

In 2025, Farrell amassed 39 runs, 48 hits and 28 RBIs on a .318 batting average. She added eight home runs, 14 doubles and two triples, along with 23 walks. As a catcher, she owns a .964 career fielding percentage and has thrown out 35 percent of base stealers.

Prior to UNLV, Farrell helped Liberty High School to the state tournament and played club ball for the Corona Angels.