Michaela Edenfield On Her FSU Roots, Confidence, Identity, Mental Health & AUSL Expansion

AUSL catcher and former Florida State standout Michaela Edenfield sits down for one of the most honest conversations Abby Alonzo has had on Out of Left Field. We dive into topics athletes rarely feel safe talking about publicly: • confidence vs. insecurity • bullying and identity • balancing femininity (makeup, beauty) and elite performance • mental health, emotional regulation, vulnerability • the pressure of early recruiting • NIL chaos and the modern athlete experience • how FSU’s culture shaped her • the AUSL expansion, the Spark joining, and what Kim Ng brings to the sport • why this era is different for women’s softball • how Michaela finally decided she was good enough to play professionally This conversation goes far beyond softball — it’s about growth, self-worth, and learning how to become yourself in a world that tries to shape you. If you care about women’s sports, athlete mental health, softball development, or the future of the AUSL, this episode is a must-watch. New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe for more interviews with AUSL players, NCAA stars, and leaders shaping the future of women’s softball - https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfLeftFieldOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW OLF: Instagram — @olfmedia TikTok — @outofleftfieldmedia YouTube — Out of Left Field FOLLOW ABBY ALONZO: Instagram -- @abbigailalonzo Tiktok -- @abbyalonz0 CONTACT: [e-mail] #AUSL #MichaelaEdenfield #Softball