Tue Jan 28 18:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Athletes Unlimited Softball League Holds Inaugural Mock Draft

**[City, State] –** The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) is set to hold its inaugural draft on January 29th at 8:00 p.m. ET, streaming live on the ESPN App and the AUSL YouTube page. Ahead of the official event, Softball America conducted a mock draft to give fans a preview of the exciting player selections.

The AUSL’s four teams – the Bandits, Blaze, Talons, and Volts – each have a general manager and head coach who will build their 16-player rosters. The draft will determine the initial 12 players, with the remaining four spots to be filled later by top NCAA players and free agent selections. The Bandits secured the first overall pick via a lottery.

Softball America’s mock draft saw Amanda Lorenz, fresh off her 2024 AUS Championship, selected first overall by the Bandits. Other notable first-round picks included Rachel Garcia (Blaze), Megan Faraimo (Talons), and Georgina Corrick (Volts), showcasing the league’s deep pitching talent. The mock draft continued through twelve rounds, with each team strategically selecting a mix of established stars and promising players across various positions. The complete mock draft results are available on On3.

The actual AUSL Inaugural Draft promises to be a highly anticipated event for softball fans, shaping the landscape of the league’s first season.

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