Former Oklahoma Star Paige Parker Reunites With Melyssa Lombardi, Sydney Romero at Oregon
Former Oklahoma star Paige Parker is reuniting with a few familiar faces.
The two-time national champion and four-time All-American is joining Melyssa Lombardi’sstaff at Oregon as the Ducks’ Director of Player Development.
Lombardi served as Parker’s pitching coach when the dominant left-hander was mowing through the Big 12 for the Sooners.
“Paige brings an understanding of how to use advanced metrics and performance data to give our players a competitive edge,” Lombardi said in a press release. “Her ability to translate numbers into actionable development plans and in-game strategy will elevate the way we prepare, compete, and grow as a program. Paige will be an incredible asset for Oregon Softball.”
Parker joins the Ducks after spending four years with Utah as the Utes’ associate head coach.
“I couldn’t be more excited to reunite with Coach Lombardi and join her staff at the University of Oregon,” Parker said. “I’m so thankful to Coach Amy Hogue and the University of Utah for everything over the past four years — it’s been an incredible journey.
I’m looking forward to what’s ahead at Oregon as we continue building toward something great. Competing for the Women’s College World Series year after year is the goal, and I’m all in. Getting to do it with Coach Lombardi makes it even more special.”
Lombardi led Oregon back to the Women’s College World Series this past season, which was the Ducks’ first appearance in Oklahoma City since 2018.
