The field has been narrowed down to just ten Division 1 players for the prestigious 2023 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award. The award “aims to recognize outstanding athletic achievement by Division I softball players over the course of the entire season.”
The University of Oklahoma, a powerhouse in the sport, has three players on the list while UCLA and Tennessee have two players each. The other schools represented are Clemson, Wichita, and Florida.
Three finalists will be revealed May 17 and the recipient of the award will be announced prior to the NCAA Women’s College World Series slated for Jun. 1-9 at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex.
| Player | School | Position |
| Jordy Bahl | Oklahoma | Pitcher |
| Maya Brady | UCLA | Utility |
| Valerie Cagle | Clemson | Pitcher/Utility |
| Jayda Coleman | Oklahoma | Outfield |
| Megan Faraimo | UCLA | Pitcher |
| Tiare Jennings | Oklahoma | Infield |
| Sydney McKinney | Wichita | Infield |
| Kiki Milloy | Tennessee | Outfield |
| Ashley Rogers | Tennessee | Pitcher |
| Skylar Wallace | Florida | Infield |
Don’t miss a single game of the 2023 Women’s College World Series. Read more about the broadcasting schedule here.