South Carolina senior infielder Arianna Rodi has been named to the 2026 All-SEC Preseason Softball Team, per a release.
Ahead of the 2026 season, Rodi was one of 21 players who were named to the Preseason All-SEC team. Eleven teams were represented, with Texas and Oklahoma having the most selections with four each. Rodi was the Gamecocks’ lone selection.
After transferring from Charlotte following the 2024 season, Rodi was a key contributor for the Gamecocks’ last season. In 58 appearances, Rodi finished with a .333 batting average and 55 RBIs, the third-most in a season in program history. She also set two single-season program records with 17 home runs and 49 walks.
Rodi was awarded the 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Award for first base, marking the first time a player has received the award in program history. She played a vital role in the Gamecocks' finishing with a 44-17 record and reaching their third-ever Super Regional in the 2025 season.
For her career, Rodi has a .328 batting average with 44 home runs, 123 RBIs and 97 walks.
Rodi has also been named to the 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year watch list, a preseason ranking of the top 50 players in college softball.
The Gamecocks were picked to finish 10th in the 2026 SEC Softball Preseason Coaches’ Poll after finishing seventh with a 13-11 conference record last season.
What's next?
Rodi and the No. 12 Gamecocks are slated to open the season on Thursday, Feb. 5, against the No. 19 Virginia Tech Hokies in the Gamecock Invitational. First pitch is at 6 p.m.