Former Oklahoma University softball star Haley Lee is now embracing her professional career with the OKC Spark.
It’s been just over a year since Haley Lee concluded her college softball career as a national champion at OU.
After four seasons at Texas A&M, Lee transferred to Norman and quickly became one of the top offensive players for the Sooners, earning a spot on the All-Big 12 First Team.
Lee remains in Oklahoma, continuing her softball career.
As a catcher for the Oklahoma City Spark, she contributed with a fourth-inning home run, driving in the team’s only two runs in a 4-2 loss to the U.S. Women’s National Team at Devon Park on Saturday. The teams are scheduled to play again at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Here is what Lee said in an interview with The Oklahoman after Saturday’s game.
Q: How is your summer with the Spark going so far?
A: “It’s been fantastic so far. Reuniting with the girls, rejoining this team, it’s been exhilarating. We have some new pitchers, and it’s exciting to call their games and see their contributions to the Spark. There are many familiar faces from the past alongside new ones, which adds to the excitement. We’re off to a strong start, and I’m eager to see our journey unfold from here.”
Q: How was it going against Team USA?
A: It was really enjoyable and exciting to compete against Team USA. Many of the girls I had recently played with in Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball were on the team, as well as some of my teammates from Oklahoma. It’s been fun playing against them and experiencing their energy and competitive spirit.
Q: What do you think about the future of professional fastpitch softball?
A: “The future of professional softball is definitely growing, and I’m excited for it. We’re taking the right steps, we’re getting the right players and putting them on a team and giving the fans what they want. It’s exciting and it’s definitely growing for sure, so we’ll see where it keeps going from here.”
Q: You’re known as someone who likes to ride motorcycles. Is that how you got to the stadium today?
A: “No, I actually drove up in my car or my truck. The motorcycle is still in Norman. I just need to bring everything to the field so I don’t have to keep bringing my helmet or my bat. Once I have everything here and set up, that’s when I’ll start riding the motorcycle to the field more often.”
