Alabama softball has its first portal pickup.

Former Tennessee left-handed pitcher Kailey Plumlee announced her commitment to the Crimson Tide on social media Wednesday morning.

"Hello Bama Nation," Plumlee said in a post on Instagram. "Thank you Alabama Softball for new beginnings. See y'all next fall."

She did not see action for the Lady Vols last season as she redshirted on a pitching staff that featured the best ERA in the nation behind names like Karlyn Pickens, Sage Mardjetko and Erin Nuwer. Tennessee reached the Women's College World Series semifinals like Alabama.

Alabama has not had a lefty pitcher on the staff the last two seasons. Plumlee will be the first left-handed pitcher for the Crimson Tide since Lauren Esman in 2024.

Plumlee is originally from Carthage, Tennessee and won the 2024 Tennessee Softball Gatorade Player of the Year at Gordonsville. She also won two state championships.

The pitcher will have four years of eligibility remaining with the Crimson Tide.

This story will be updated.

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