Softball pitcher from Topeka who starred at Stanford and Texas Tech. She signed softball's first million-dollar NIL deal before turning professional.
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2003NiJaree Canady born in TopekaNiJaree Canady is born in Topeka, Kansas.
2021NiJaree Canady wins a state titleCanady leads Topeka High to its first state softball championship, and repeats in 2022.
2023NiJaree Canady takes Stanford to the World SeriesAs a freshman, Canady has a 0.57 ERA and is national freshman of the year.
2024NiJaree Canady named Player of the YearCanady pitches every inning of Stanford's run to the WCWS semi-finals and is USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year.
2024NiJaree Canady signs a $1 million NIL dealCanady transfers to Texas Tech for the first million-dollar deal in college softball.
2025NiJaree Canady wins the Big 12Texas Tech win their first Big 12 regular-season and tournament titles.
2025NiJaree Canady reaches the WCWS finalTexas Tech reach their first World Series and lose the final to Texas.
2025NiJaree Canady re-signs for $1.2 millionCanady agrees a new NIL deal with Texas Tech.
2025NiJaree Canady signs with VenmoCanady becomes a Venmo ambassador.
2026NiJaree Canady drafted by the Texas VoltsCanady is the second pick of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League draft.
2026NiJaree Canady turns proCanady signs with the Texas Volts.