2022 Softball Roster
Claira Skaggs
- Position:
- Infield
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-6
- Hometown:
- Oklahoma City, Okla.
- High School:
- Westmoore HS
SKAGGS’ TROPHY CASE
-American Athletic Conference Honor Roll (2025)
-American Athletic Conference Player to Watch (2025)
-American Athletic Conference Player of the Week (2023)
-American Athletic Conference Championship All-Tournament Team (2023)
-American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team (2023)
CAREER HIGHS
-Batting Average: .331 (2024)
-Home Runs in a Season: 6 (2023)
-RBIs in a Season: 39 (2024)
CAREER OVERVIEW
Claira is a three-year letterwinner and starter for the Golden Hurricane, known for her versatility at both corner infield positions. Over her collegiate career, she has demonstrated consistent offensive and defensive skills, contributing significantly to the team's success.
2024 | JUNIOR SEASON | TULSA
-Started all 52 games, primarily at third base.
-Achieved a .331 batting average with 4 home runs and 39 RBIs.
-Led the team with 15 doubles.
-Maintained a .934 OPS, showcasing her offensive prowess.
-Recorded 10 multi-hit games and 8 multi-RBI games.
-Continued to display defensive reliability with a .977 fielding percentage
2023 | SOPHOMORE SEASON | TULSA
-Appeared in all 53 games, making 52 starts at both first and third base.
-Posted a .283 batting average, contributing 6 home runs and 25 RBIs.
-Named American Athletic Conference Player of the Week during the TU/OSU Invitational, hitting three home runs and driving in eight runs.
-Achieved a career-high five RBIs against Maine, including a walk-off two-run homer.
-Earned spots on the American Athletic Conference All-Tournament and All-Academic teams.
2022 | FRESHMAN SEASON | TULSA
-Played in 45 games, starting 36 primarily at third base.
-Recorded her first collegiate home run against East Carolina.
-Maintained a .969 fielding percentage, demonstrating defensive consistency.
HIGHSCHOOL | WESTMOORE HS
-Four-year starter, leading the Jaguars to a 113-39 record.
-Secured a state championship as a sophomore and a regional title as a junior.
-Achieved a .539 batting average and a .614 on-base percentage in her senior year, along with a .966 fielding percentage.
-Named to the Oklahoma High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association Large West All-State Team in her senior year.
-Honored as Westmoore High School's Female Athlete of the Year following her senior season.
PERSONAL
-Daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Skaggs.
-Has two siblings, Gracelyn and Canon.
-Comes from a family with a rich baseball and softball heritage, including her father who played at the University of Central Oklahoma, an aunt at Seminole State, an uncle at Oklahoma State and Texas State, and a grandfather who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
OFF THE FIELD
Major: Organizational Studies with a minor in Education and Sports Management
Favorite Sports Movies: Major League and A League of Their Own
Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
Favorite Professional Athletes: Anthony Rizzo and Jennie Finch.
Favorite Pro Sports Teams: Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Cubs.
Favorite Song: "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" by Toby Keith.
Hobbies: Enjoys skincare and makeup
