Following three days of a contract holdout, former Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady has signed with Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
Canady, who was drafted second overall in this year’s AUSL draft by the Texas Volts, was the only player out of 17 draftees to have not signed with the league when the season kicked off on Tuesday. She missed the Volts’ first two games, but will be eligible to play during their Saturday contest.
In Lubbock, Canady made over $1 million annually in NIL money.
A source familiar with the situation told Front Office Sports her contract terms are consistent with that of the other AUSL rookies. Players can make up to $75,000 annually.
Lindsay Colas, Canady’s agent at The Team (formerly known as Wasserman), initially told Front Office Sports on Wednesday night that the pitcher sought out a “fair and equitable contract” in a lengthy statement. That statement prompted widespread discourse throughout the softball community, with many criticizing Canady’s decision to stall.
