It’s amazing… now we have college softball players playing major league games here.

Nijali KanadyThe pitcher, a transfer from Stanford Cardinal, announced his commitment to Texas Tech on Wednesday. (RELATED: Notre Dame performs an absolutely A-list “Wolf of Wall Street” parody to promote its “so-so” Shamrock Series uniforms)

But here's why it's crazy. On 3Her contract includes a clause that would see her paid. Canady signed a non-immigrant contract with a third-party organization, the Matador Club, which would pay her a whopping $1.2 million.

Last season, Canady was named National Softball Player of the Year and then decided to enter the transfer portal on the final day of the transfer period, June 17. Canady is considered one of the best pitchers in college softball, and her numbers for the 2024 season back that up with 337 strikeouts and a 0.73 ERA.

NIL whispers: Pitcher Nijalee Canady, a transfer from Texas Tech softball, is set to receive about $1.2 million from the Matador Club organization. translation: I confirmed it 🤯https://t.co/ZxsucyrRDp pic.twitter.com/A5G8TBogYb

— On3 (@On3sports) July 24, 2024

And here's another fact that makes the numbers even more turbulent.

Recent Phos According to the article, the highest-paid coach in college softball last season was OU's Patty Gasso at $1.625 million, with UT's Mike White in second place at $625,000.

Texas Tech freshman pitcher Nijali Canady is reportedly set to make more than $1 million next season.

— David Collier (@CollieronTV) July 25, 2024

I never thought a college softball player would be paid $1.2 million, but here we are…it’s just crazy.