Carley Hoover

Carley Hoover, a native of Clemson, South Carolina, established herself as a formidable force in softball during her collegiate career at LSU, which she completed in 2018. Before joining LSU, she briefly played at Stanford in 2014, where she demonstrated early potential with a 2-0 record and a 1.65 ERA in five starts, recording 26 strikeouts. Upon transferring to LSU, Hoover consistently led the pitching staff, achieving numerous accolades including NFCA Third Team All-American honors in 2015 and 2018, and being named to the NFCA All-South Region First Team twice. Her time at LSU was marked by exceptional statistics, including leading the team in wins, ERA, and strikeouts across multiple seasons. She compiled a 16-7 record with a 1.60 ERA in her senior season (2018), registering 186 strikeouts and throwing a seven-inning no-hitter against South Alabama. She was also selected in the 2018 National Pro Fast Pitch Draft by the Cleveland Comets.

Hoover’s high school career at D.W. Daniel High School was equally impressive, where she was a multi-sport athlete in basketball, volleyball, and softball. She was a five-time all-state selection in softball and twice named the South Carolina 3A Player of the Year and Gatorade South Carolina Player of the Year. In 2013, she received national recognition as the Gatorade National Player of the Year and the National High School Coaches Association Player of the Year. Her high school pitching record included 1,345 career strikeouts and a remarkable 0.15 ERA during her senior year. Off the field, Hoover has engaged in community service, delivering food to those in need and coaching youth softball players.

Her international career includes representing USA Softball, where she showcased her skills with strong performances in various tournaments. In 2018, she contributed to the team with a 1.50 ERA at the Japan All-Star Series, a 0.00 ERA at the USA Softball International Cup, and another 0.00 ERA at the Japan Cup. She also participated in the 2016 World Cup of Softball, posting a 1.31 ERA. Her mother, Jolene Hoover, has been the head coach of the Clemson volleyball team since 1993, and her father, Dave Hoover, was an All-American in track and field at Lewis University, indicating a family background in competitive athletics.