Miami's softball pitcher room features just one returner from last season. However, the RedHawks have stepped in a big way for the 2025 season, paving the way for Miami to have a strong start going into the postseason.
Once the season comes to a close, Hippenhammer is uncertain what role football will play in the future. While he did not rule out playing professionally, he stressed that his main focus for now is solely on college. “I'm kind of just focused on doing my thing here and then if it takes me there it takes me there,” Hippenhammer said. “I'm really not worried about it right now. If it's meant to be, it'll happen.”