TEMPE — Arizona State’s Celebrity Softball game was already shaping up to be star-studded, but its two latest additions may have taken the event to another level.
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➡️ Celebrity Softball Game
📆 February 1st
🕐 10 a.m. pic.twitter.com/QriYa1GcPc— Sun Devil Baseball (@ASU_Baseball) January 28, 2026
The baseball program announced that former ASU running back Cam Skattebo and former Sun Devil first baseman Spencer Torkelson will participate, continuing the school’s effort to deepen community engagement while placing an early spotlight on the program ahead of the 2026 season.
Skattebo, a standout during his time with the Sun Devils, has elevated his profile by emerging as one of the NFL’s young players to watch with the New York Giants. While at Arizona State, he played a key role in the program’s Big 12 championship run during its first season in the conference.
Oct 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Torkelson, meanwhile, was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft and has established himself as a consistent power hitter at the major league level with the Detroit Tigers. During his time in Tempe, the first baseman hit 54 home runs in just two and a half seasons, finishing only three shy of the school record.
With two Arizona State products finding success at the highest professional level in their respective sports, the addition of Skattebo and Torkelson further elevates the appeal of the softball game.
ASU’s Spencer Torkelson (20) scores against Arizona during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Ariz. on March 30, 2019. ASU’s Spencer Torkelson © Patrick Breen/The Republic via Imagn Content Services, LLC
Arizona State has long valued its athletic greats, and inviting former Sun Devils back to campus brings additional attention to the event, particularly from fans who may not have otherwise been aware of it. The game also draws interest from their respective professional fan bases, as Giants and Tigers supporters follow alumni ties back to Tempe.
With baseball season approaching in Tempe, the event offers a fitting way to bridge the program’s past and present.
Detroit Tigers first base Spencer Torkelson (20) takes the field for first inning against Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sunday, July 27, 2025. © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Arizona State Celebrity Softball game is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
