OAK CREEK, Wis. — Milwaukee Tech sophomore outfielder
Ryen Pagano has proven over the last two softball seasons that she's not only one of the most consistent hitters in recent memory, but in the program's history as a whole.
This spring, Pagano built off a solid freshman campaign by going on to record a .420 batting-average with 49 RBIs, 45 runs, and 11 home runs over 51 games played during her sophomore campaign. Her efforts even helped the Stormers set a new single-season record for most wins (32) in program history after MATC finished its 2024-25 campaign by earning 32 wins and 24 losses.
Pagano's strong ending to her career afforded the veteran to etch herself into MATC's history books forever. Over her two-year career playing with the Stormers, Pagano went on to set eight softball records thanks to 256 career at-bats over 90 games played between 2023-25.
Regarding MATC's all-time softball leaders, Pagano currently ranks first all-time in career hits (110), RBIs (93), walks (41), doubles (28), home runs (23), batting-average (.430), on-base percentage (.508), and slugging percentage (.816).
"Setting eight program records is something I'm really grateful for, but I couldn't have done it without the constant support from my teammates and parents," Pagano said. "My teammates pushed me everyday to compete and get better, and my parents were always cheering me on, encouraging me, through the highs and the lows. I truly owe so much of my success to them, they helped shape me into the player I became, and I'll always be thankful."
With Pagano's softball career now behind her, the Stormers' all-time home run leader is set to transfer to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater next fall, where she plans to study Criminology.
"Pagano is a special player," MATC head coach Joe Kuntner said. "Every coach wants a player like her. She will play through pain and give 110% doing it…breaking eight records, Pagano has set the standard for what we look for in a softball player. Her practice habits, dedication to her studies and the gym translated well to her success on the field."
