Gatorade named The Colony High School (Tex.) senior shortstop and left-handed pitcher Jayda Coleman as the National Softball Player of the Year Wednesday.
Coleman was surprised by her family, coaches and teammates during the announcement at her local practice facility. She was selected for the prestigious award for her accomplishments on and off the field, joining an impressive group of former recipients who have combined for four National Championships and four National Pro Fast Pitch Championships.
Through a 15–3–1 start this spring, Coleman batted .717 with 42 runs scored and 29 RBI with the Cougars. In 55 innings pitched, she went 12–0 in the circle with a 0.