LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky catcher Kayla Kowalik is currently leading the nation with a .518 batting average and that has helped land her as a finalist for the National Player of the Year.
The junior also leads the nation in hits with 85, more than a dozen more than her closest competitor in that category. Kowalik also has 27 extra base hits which includes nine doubles, six triples and a dozen home runs.
The Top three finalists will be announced Wednesday, May 19 before the 2021 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year is virtually revealed on June 1 prior to the 2021 NCAA Women’s College World Series (WCWS), which will take place at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex June 3-9.
USA Softball Top-10 Finalists for Player of the Year
Jocelyn Alo – Oklahoma
Sis Bates – Washington
Braxton Burnside – Arkansas
Valerie Cagle – Clemson
Carrie Eberle – Oklahoma State
Rachel Garcia – UCLA
Mary Haff – Arkansas
Tiare Jennings – Oklahoma
Kayla Kowalik – Kentucky
Gabbie Plain - Washington
