2026 Softball Roster
Roster
Payton Cushman
- Position:
- INF/OF
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- St. Petersburg, Fla.
- High School:
- Calvary Christian HS
AS A FRESHMAN (2025)
Appeared in 48 games, making 46 starts as a freshman … Hit .296 with eight doubles, a home run, and 16 RBI … Tallied first collegiate hit against Delaware going 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles … Went 3-for-5 with a career high three runs batted in and a run scored against George Mason (3/1) … Went 3-for-3 against James Madison on May 1 … Third on the team in batting average
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-time State Champion at Calvary Christian HS … Named 2023 and 2024 Class 3A-14 Player of the Year … Also named Baymade Offensive Player of the Year … Hit .531 including 52 hits, 17 RBI, 12 doubles, and 1.348 OPS during senior season. Also competed in basketball and volleyball … Played travel ball for Tampa Mustangs Rene.
PERSONAL
Born Payton Rae Cushman on May 15, 2006 in St. Petersburg, Florida … The daughter of Tom and Nicole Cushman … Has one brother, Preston who plays football at UCF.
Human Development & Family Sciences
