Bailey Hemphill wins SEC softball Player of the Year

Alabama softball’s Bailey Hemphill has been named the 2021 SEC softball Player of the Year. The Crimson Tide now waits to begin their …

Alabama softball utility player, Bailey Hemphill is the 2021 SEC softball Player of the Year.

In 2021, Hemphill has a batting average of .412, leads the team with eight home runs, has 49 hits, an on base percentage of 56.7% and a whopping 42 walks (the player with the second-most walks is Claire Jenkins with 18).

Hemphill’s offensive abilities helped Alabama finish the 2021 regular season with an impressive 42-7 final record. She was a star on the defense, as well, serving as the Crimson Tide’s catcher.

Alabama pitcher Montana Fouts was also recognized today as the SEC softball Co-Pitcher of the Year.

The Crimson Tide softball team will play their first game of the post season this Thursday in the SEC Tournament.