Newcomer Spotlight: Ella Harrison

As the Malveaux era enters its second season on the Plains, a bevy of newcomers will wear the Orange and Blue at Jane B. Moore Field for the first time. Throughout the fall, we’ll introduce the 13 fresh faces joining the program.

Newcomer Spotlight: Ella HarrisonNewcomer Spotlight: Ella Harrison
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AUBURN, Ala. - As the Malveaux era enters its second season on the Plains, a bevy of newcomers will wear the Orange and Blue at Jane B. Moore Field for the first time. Throughout the fall, we’ll introduce the 13 fresh faces joining the program.

Our final newcomer made a splash in her freshman season with a record-breaking performance at Rutgers. Ella Harrison set the record for strikeouts in a season (213) and was tabbed to the 2025 Big Ten All-Freshman Team last season before transferring to Auburn. The Clarence, New York, native is now chasing her dream by competing in the SEC.

Q: How old were you when you first started playing softball?

Harrison: I started playing softball when I was around five. Some of my earliest memories are just playing with my friends in my hometown, my dad being my coach and pitching to him in the backyard.

Q: Who has influenced your playing career the most?

Harrison: My pitching coach when I was younger, Chris Potter. He passed away in 2018. He is the one that got me into pitching. He saw potential in me and gave me the foundation so I could get here.

Q: What advice would you give your younger self?

Harrison: Don’t take the game too seriously. Have fun. It’s still just a game. It’s supposed to be fun.

Q: Why Auburn?

Harrison: I really love the coaches. I can’t wait to play for them this spring. I love the environment. The people are so welcoming here. I just love the atmosphere.

Q: How have your teammates helped you adjust in your first semester?

Harrison: They’ve been amazing. I love them all. We’re all really close. We get along well, which is good, especially the pitchers. I love them.

Q: What’s your major? What are your plans following your playing career?

Harrison: My major is exercise science. I would like to go to occupational therapy school and become an occupational therapist.

Q: What’s one word you’d use to describe yourself on the field and one word to describe yourself off the field?

Harrison: On the field, a lot of teammates like to call me nonchalant. I don’t let anything get to me. I’m pretty serious. Off the field, fun. I like to have fun.

Q: If you could have any superpower, what would you pick?

Harrison: To be able to teleport wherever.

I really love the coaches. I can’t wait to play for them this spring. I love the environment. The people are so welcoming here. I just love the atmosphere.
Ella Harrison

Ella Harrison

Right Handed Pitcher

Q: If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Harrison: I’d pick macaroni and cheese.

Q: Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?

Harrison: I really like to read. A lot of people on the team like to read. We talk about books a lot.

Q: What’s your jersey number? Does it have any special meaning to you?

Harrison: My jersey number is 13. That was my mom’s number. It was also my brother’s number.

Q: What has been the highlight of your softball career so far?

Harrison: Coming to Auburn and being able to live out my childhood dream of playing in the SEC.

Q: What HAS to be on your pregame playlist?

Harrison: I like to listen to Nicki Minaji before games.

Q: Do you have any gameday superstitions or rituals?

Harrison: If I’m doing well or we’re on a win streak, I keep my hair the same way.

20251017_SB_vs_CC_NI_1654 (1)AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 17 - Auburn’s Ella Harrison (13) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Chipola Lady Indians at Jane B. Moore Field in Auburn, AL on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Noelle Iglesias/Auburn Tigers
20251017_SB_vs_CC_NI_0941AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 17 - Auburn’s Ella Harrison (13) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Chipola Lady Indians at Jane B. Moore Field in Auburn, AL on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Noelle Iglesias/Auburn Tigers
20251017_SB_vs_CC_NI_0113 (1)AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 17 - Auburn’s Ella Harrison (13) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Chipola Lady Indians at Jane B. Moore Field in Auburn, AL on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Noelle Iglesias/Auburn Tigers

Q: Is there any athlete you try to model your game after?

Harrison: I love Josh Allen. I’m also a Bills fan. I just love the way he is, how competitive he is.

Q: What keeps you motivated?

Harrison: Playing well for my family, my younger self, my team and my coaches.

Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Harrison: Knee-vage.

Q: What was your dream job as a child?

Harrison: When I was younger, I always wanted to be a vet. I had a million stuffed dogs. That’s all I would do.

Q: What’s been the biggest transition from New York to Alabama?

Harrison: The biggest difference is really the weather. I can’t believe it’s still in the 70s. At home, it’s really cold and there is snow.

Q: What are you most looking forward to this spring season?

Harrison: I’m just looking forward to getting to play with an Auburn uniform with my teammates and traveling.