Arizona softball season is over, so it’s time to hand out some awards to the team’s best performers in 2019.
Offensive player of the year — Jessie Harper
Harper upped her power while improving her patience in her junior season, batting .333 with career highs in homers (29), RBI (70), and walks (20). The junior led the NCAA in long balls and needs to hit a doable 27 homers in her senior season to claim UA’s all-time home runs record, currently held by Katiyana Mauga.
Defensive player of the year — Alyssa Palomino-Cardoza
After spending her sophomore season at first base, APC returned to center field as a junior and looked like she never left.