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2019 Division I Top 100

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Ahead of the 2019 college softball season, we ranked the best Division I players in the country.

See our Top 100 below.

Updated on: 1/29/2019 See Full List
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    Rachel Garcia

    UCLA P/INF
    Notes:

    Year: R-Jr.
    2018 stats
    Pitching: 208 IP | 29-4 | 1.31 ERA | 315 SO
    Hitting: .339/.407/.563 | 11 HR | 54 RBI

    She's the reigning USA Softball Player of the Year.

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    Amanda Lorenz

    Florida OF
    Notes:

    Year: Sr.
    2018 stats
    .416/.582/.753 | 11 HR | 61 RBI

    The most consistent hitter in the country, Lorenz can swing for contact or for power depending on the situation.

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    Jocelyn Alo

    Oklahoma OF
    Notes:

    Year: So.
    2018 stats
    .420/.549/.977 | 30 HR | 72 RBI

    Take about five steps back before reading this. Ok, now you're safe. Alo's own teammates don't even enjoy fielding during her bp.

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    Kelly Barnhill

    Florida P
    Notes:

    Year: Sr.
    2018 stats
    214.1 IP | 29-3 | 1.08 ERA | 324 SO

    Go ahead, try to hit 70-plus with spin from 43 feet away.

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    Aubrey Leach

    Tennessee INF
    Notes:

    Year: Sr.
    2018 stats
    .441/.565/.523 | 2 HR | 25 RBI

    Arguably, the nation's best lead-off hitter. You can hear the cheer from Knoxville, "Aubrey Leach reach!"

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    Shay Knighten

    Oklahoma INF
    Notes:

    Year: Sr.
    2018 stats
    .353/.424/.567 | 8 HR | 29 RBI

    A one-time WCWS MVP, Knighten is ready for her senior season.

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    Meghan Beaubien

    Michigan P
    Notes:

    Year: So.
    2018 stats
    217 IP | 33-6 | 1.16 ERA | 266 SO

    One of the nation's leaders in every pitching category as a freshman.

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    Sis Bates

    Washington INF
    Notes:

    Year: Jr.
    2018 stats
    .389/.471/.580 | 5 HR | 37 RBI

    Her offense is good but her defense is even better. She's a human highlight reel.

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    Meghan King

    Florida State P
    Notes:

    Year: R-Sr.
    2018 stats
    198 IP | 26-6 | 1.17 ERA | 190 SO

    Last year's WCWS MVP returns for one more season.

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    Aaliyah Jordan

    UCLA OF
    Notes:

    Year: R-So.
    2018 stats
    .429/.491/.719 | 12 HR | 67 RBI

    Returned from an injury in a big way last year. She will remain in the heart of a deadly Bruins lineup.

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    Lilli Piper

    Ohio State INF
    Notes:

    Year: Sr.
    2018 stats
    .404/.487/.876 | 20 HR | 58 RBI

    Basketball player turned All-American, Lilli Piper is one of best to wear a Buckeyes uniform.

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    Giselle “G” Juarez

    Oklahoma P
    Notes:

    Year: Jr. (Transfer from Arizona State)
    2018 stats
    224.1 IP | 26-6 | 1.22 ERA | 305 SO

    She led the Sun Devils to the WCWS last season and won't be expected to throw as much with such a large staff.

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    Miranda Elish

    Texas P
    Notes:

    Year: Jr.
    2018 stats
    175 IP | 25-2 | 1.20 ERA | 249 SO

    Was the ace of the Ducks last season and is expected to be better in Austin this season.

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    Taran Alvelo

    Washington P
    Notes:

    Year: Sr.
    2018 stats
    188 IP | 23-5 | 1.30 ERA | 242 SO

    The best pure pitcher in the Pac-12.

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    Alyssa DiCarlo

    Georgia INF
    Notes:

    Year: Sr.
    2018 stats
    .400/.498/.850 | 21 HR | 67 RBI

    She can play anywhere and produced some of the best numbers in the SEC last year.

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    Sydney Romero

    Oklahoma INF
    Notes:

    Year: Sr.
    2018 stats
    .395/.455/.651 | 12 HR | 59 RBI

    She was a first-team All-American last season.

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    Janae Jefferson

    Texas INF
    Notes:

    Year: So.
    2018 stats
    .392/.463/.460 | 0 HR | 24 RBI

    The brightest spot of the Texas offense last season. She only benefits from the new additions to the team.

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    Mary Haff

    Arkansas P
    Notes:

    Year: So.
    2018 stats
    213.1 IP | 29-7 | 1.51 ERA | 249 SO

    Dominated the toughest conference in softball as a freshman last year,

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    Megan Good

    James Madison P/INF
    Notes:

    Year: R-Sr.
    2017 stats (Missed 2018 due to injury)
    Pitching: 244.2 IP | 38-3 | 0.63 ERA | 271 SO
    Hitting: .383/.464/.644 | 12 HR | 58 RBI

    She missed last season due to a knee injury but she is expected to return to her old self.

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    Bubba Nickles

    UCLA OF
    Notes:

    Year: Jr.
    2018 stats
    .413/.479/.674 | 10HR | 52 RBI

    She raised her batting average from .282 to .413 in one season. What?

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    Jessica Hartwell

    Texas Tech INF
    Notes:

    Year: Sr.
    2018 stats
    .400/.489/.910 | 20 HR | 59 RBI

    Flew under the radar nationally but we noticed her monster power numbers.

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    Jenna Holcomb

    Tennessee OF
    Notes:

    Year: Jr.
    2018 stats
    .386/.423/.399 | 0 HR | 6 RBI

    She hits behind Aubrey Leach and almost always moves her into scoring position.

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    Gabbie Plain

    Washington P
    Notes:

    Year: So.
    2018 stats
    166.1 IP | 22-5 | 1.01 ERA | 181 SO

    The Aussie gives Washington a dual-threat and was superb last season.

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    Briana Perez

    UCLA INF
    Notes:

    Year: So.
    2018 stats
    .386/.433/.557 | 6 HR | 41 RBI

    She can slap and she can hit a home run. She will always keep the defense on its toes.

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    Kendyl Lindaman

    Florida C
    Notes:

    Year: Jr. (Transfer from Minnesota)
    2018 stats
    .361/.532/.832 | 20 HR | 55 RBI

    She's a two-time All-American and last year's Big Ten Player of the Year.

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