The Oklahoma City Spark has started to build the 2027 roster.
Spark players offered contracts will sign throughout the next month; these signings will include returning players from the 2026 season and those who were provisional selections during the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League College Draft.
Oklahoma City released three players from the roster who will not compete with the team this summer, but they can join the Reserve Athlete Pool.
This article will be updated as players sign.
Kinzie Hansen-McKinzie – Catcher
Kinzie Hansen-McKinzie will make her AUSL debut this summer after missing the 2025 season due to pregnancy. Hansen-McKinzie brings veteran presence to the pitching staff with experience at the professional and international levels. She played two seasons with the Spark before the team joined the AUSL and was a member of Team USA for three Japan All-Star series events and the 2022 World Games.
Sydney McKinney – Utility
Utility player Sydney McKinney returns for 2027 after being one of the top hitters last season. She was third on the team in average (.370) and on-base percentage (.414). McKinney played in 15 games as an infielder, outfielder, and designated hitter.
Lyndsey Grein – Right-handed Pitcher
Lyndsey Grein has gone from a Reserve Pool Player to a signed athlete with the Spark. The righty enters her second year as a pro after impressive outings last year. She posted a 2-1 record and a 2.28 ERA in 15.1 innings pitched.
Maddie Penta – Right-handed Pitcher
Maddie Penta returns to the Spark as a right-handed pitcher on the staff. Penta was acquired in the second round of the 2026 Allocation Draft. During her debut AUSL season, she logged a 3-0 record and threw 27 innings in the circle for OKC. She recorded a 5.19 ERA and had 19 strikeouts.
Maya Brady – Outfielder
The Spark have re-signed one of the most powerful hitters in the league with outfielder Maya Brady. Brady set an AUSL single-season record by hitting 11 home runs, while also leading the league with 25 runs scored and a .985 slugging percentage. She was also incredibly consistent, ranking third with a .481 on-base percentage.
Jailyn Ford – Left-handed Pitcher
Long-time pro Jailyn Ford has signed to return for her second season with the Spark. The lefty threw the bulk of the team’s innings and had a 3-3 record. Ford’s ERA for the season was 4.52 in her 31.0 innings thrown.
Delanie Wisz – Utility
Utility in the field and a big bat at the plate, Delanie Wisz will return to OKC for the 2027 season. Wisz was a force for one of the top offenses in the league last season and recorded a slash line of .376 / .409 / .654 with an OPS of 1.1014. Wisz contributed at the corners and as a catcher in 2026.
Sydney Sherrill – Infielder
Spark staple Sydney Sherrill is set to return for the 2027 season in OKC. Sherrill was the team’s fifth-leading hitter with a .286 average. She tied for second in the league with six doubles and was also in the top 10 for walks (10) and stolen bases (3). Playing mostly second base, Sherrill recorded a .974 fielding percentage and turned seven double plays.
Amari Harper – Outfielder
Standout rookie Amari Harper is back for her second season with the Spark. Harper started 23 games in her first year, batting .297 with three home runs and 16 runs batted in. She led the league in hit by pitch and ranked fifth with a .430 on-base percentage.
Alana Vawter – Right-handed Pitcher
Hurler Alana Vawter has re-signed with OKC for the 2027 season. Last year she made seven appearances with two starts for the Spark, posting a 1-0 record with one save and a 4.20 earned run average.
Sydney Romero – Infielder
Gold Glover Sydney Romero returns for her second year with the Spark, coming off of one of the best pro seasons of her career. She was the league leader in hits and total bases and ranked second in runs scored, doubles, and RBIs. She had a slash line of .376 / .409 / .788
Maya Johnson – Left-handed Pitcher
After a successful rookie season in the circle, Maya Johnson re-signed for the upcoming season with the Spark. Johnson threw a majority of the innings for OKC, making 14 appearances and starting 11 games. She ranked in the top 10 in the league in ERA and strikeouts.
Bubba Nickles-Camarena – Outfielder
Decorated outfielder Bubba Nickles-Camarena is back for her second season with the Spark. She started in all 25 games for OKC, logging a .236 average with 10 RBIs. She recorded a hit in seven of her first nine games and ranked 10th in the AUSL with 72 at-bats.
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