Virginia Tech softball standout Cori McMillan continues to rake in national honors, being named a 2025 NFCA First Team All-American, marking her third First Team All-American selection this postseason. Earlier, she earned Softball America First Team All-American (May 21) and D1Softball First Team All-American (May 27) accolades, capping off one of the most dominant offensive seasons in program and national history.
McMillan, a 2024 NFCA Second Team All-American, joins an elite group of Hokies to earn First Team recognition. She’s now listed alongside Emma Ritter, Addy Greene, Keely Rochard, and legendary pitcher Angela Tincher — all trailblazers in Virginia Tech’s softball legacy.
Her 2025 campaign was nothing short of historic. McMillan led the nation with 31 home runs, becoming just the ninth player in Division I history to reach that mark in a single season. Her power at the plate fueled a .432 batting average and helped her dominate key ACC categories: OPS (1.596), slugging percentage (1.047), total bases (177), walks (44), and runs scored (75). Notably, she was the only player in Division I to post an on-base percentage above .500, finishing at an astounding .549.
The Greensboro, North Carolina native was a clutch performer, starting all 56 games for the Hokies and delivering in high-pressure moments. She crushed two home runs in a pivotal win over No. 9 Florida State and launched a walk-off blast against No. 16 Stanford, sealing a 6-5 victory. Her four multi-homer games included a legendary performance at Pitt, where she smashed three home runs — helping the Hokies tie an NCAA record with 11 total home runs in a single game.
With 52 career home runs, McMillan now ranks second all-time at Virginia Tech. She also holds five different single-season program records, solidifying her as arguably the greatest offensive force in Hokie softball history. Nationally, she sits at No. 2 among active Division I players with 69 career home runs.
Her accolades don’t stop at the college level. McMillan was named ACC Player of the Year, becoming just the second Hokie ever to receive that title, following Angela Tincher in 2006. She was also a Top 10 Finalist for USA Softball Player of the Year.
In the professional realm, McMillan’s talent was undeniable—she was drafted 4th overall by the Bandits in the inaugural Athletes Unlimited Softball League draft, just behind her teammate Emma Lemley, who went 3rd overall to the Blaze.