Twenty-five finalists have been named for the inaugural USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Award, it was announced Friday by the Amateur Softball Association. Ten finalists will be named May 3, and three finalists will be announced May 31. The winner will be announced June 7 and will be presented the award in November during the ASA National Council Meeting in Reno, Nevada.
Below are the 25 finalists: PLAYER COLLEGE
Alana Addison Louisiana-Lafayette
Sarah Beeson Stanford University
Kara Brun Arizona State
Jaime Clark Washington
Christina Enea Oklahoma
Jocelyn Forest California
Amanda Freed UCLA
Jennie Finch Arizona
Keira Goerl UCLA
Peaches James Nebraska
Lovie Jung Arizona
Oli Keohohou Brigham Young
Kelsey Kollen Michigan
Leneah Manuma Arizona
Jessica Mendoza Stanford
Nicole Myers Florida Atlantic
Stacey Nuveman UCLA
Gina Oaks Cal State Fullerton
Catherine Osterman Texas
Trena Peel LSU
Britni Sneed LSU
Jamie Southern Fresno State
Jenny Topping Cal State Fullerton
Natasha Watley UCLA
Phelan Wright Arizona State