Transaction history:

• Drafted with the first overall selection of the 2018 NPF Draft by the Chicago Bandits.
• Reached a one-year deal with the Bandits on June 12, 2018.
• Signed a one-year extension with the Bandits through the 2019 season Nov. 6, 2018.

Professional highlights:

• Struck out five batters across two innings of work in her NPF debut for the Chicago Bandits on June 16, 2018.
• Earned her first career save as the Bandits topped the USSSA Pride by a 5-3 final June 29, 2018.
• Compiled a 2-2 mark with three saves and a 3.79 ERA as a rookie.
• Recorded an 8.6 K/7 ratio to lead all Bandits pitchers during the 2018 season.

Collegiate highlights:

• 2017 National Champion at Oklahoma in her first year with the program.
• 2017 All-Big 12 First Team selection and 2017 WCWS All-Tournament Team member.
• Owns Oklahoma’s single-season saves mark (11), and career saves (24 as of 6/2/18).
• Led the Sooners in opponent batting average, relief appearances saves as a junior.
• Spent the first two years of her collegiate career at Missouri, where she guided the Tigers to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and earned All-SEC Freshman Team recognition.

Get to know Paige:

• Majored in sociology at Oklahoma.
• Two-time Gatorade Softball Player of the Year in Iowa.
• Other hobbies include drawing and listening to music.
• Favorite color: purple