FSU softball pitcher Mimi Gooden plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens in June. She announced the news Monday night on social media.
Gooden took a redshirt in 2026 after playing in each of her first two seasons with the Seminoles. The Milton, Florida, resident will have two seasons of eligibility at her next school. She is the second FSU player to announce plans to enter the portal, joining outfielder Addie DeLong, who declared her intent on Monday.
In her career, Gooden played 35 games for the Seminoles. She finished with a 4.39 ERA in 67 innings pitched. Opponents hit .291 off her and drew 22 walks to 33 strikeouts.
She saw the most action as a freshman in 2024, making 25 appearances and starting 11 games. She finished the year with a 5-2 record and a 4.38 ERA over 54 1/3 innings. She was unable to take the next step as a sophomore, recording a 4.42 ERA across 12 2/3 innings in 10 outings as she was surpassed on the depth chart.
Gooden is the second pitcher FSU has lost from its 2026 team. Makenna Reid is out of eligibility. The Seminoles are expected to retain their top three pitchers: Jazzy Francik, Ashtyn Danley and Bella Dimitrijevic.
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Reporting by JD McCarthy, FSU Wire / FSU Wire
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