2013 USA Softball Collegiate POY Top 50 Watch List

[Dugout Dad]

Looks like 'Bama agrees with you fastpitchdad. They added someone from Cali to make sure they stay on top.

The 2013 #1 Rank Alabama Crimson Tide Softball Roster.

NO NAME POS HT Year Hometown (Last School)
21 Chaunsey Bell Catcher 5-10 SO Indianapolis, Ind. (Lutheran)
4 Jackey Branham Infielder 5-9 SR Troy, Mo. (Troy Buchanan)
1 Kayla Braud Outfielder 5-6 SR Eugene, Ore. (Marist)
12 Kallie Case Utility 5-6 FR Suwanee, Ga. (Buford)
9 Courtney Conley Infielder 5-9 SR Robertsville, Mo. (Eureka)
3 Keima Davis Outfielder 5-9 SR Deerfield Beach, Fla. (American Heritage Boca Delray)
22 Molly Fichtner Catcher 5-2 JR Houston, Texas (UT-San Antonio)
18 Andrea Hawkins Outfielder 5-5 FR Bay City, Texas (Bay City)
15 Danae Hays Infield 5-8 SO Morris, Ala. (Mortimer Jordan)
10 Kaila Hunt Infielder 5-5 JR Evans, Ga. (Greenbrier)
32 Ryan Iamurri Infielder 4-10 JR Naples, Fla. (Naples)
23 Leslie Jury Pitcher 6-0 SO Anderson, S.C. (JL Mann)
24 Leona Lafaele Utility 5-8 FR Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum)
8 Haylie McCleney Outfielder 5-4 FR Morris, Ala. (Mortimer Jordan)
6 Jordan Patterson Catcher/Infielder 5-7 JR Tuscaloosa, Ala. (American Christian Academy)
19 Danielle Richard Infield 5-2 SO Priceville, Ala. (Priceville)
11 Lauren Sewell Pitcher 5-6 SR Pembroke Pines, Fla. (Pembroke Pines Charter)
17 Jadyn Spencer Utility 5-10 SO Waterloo, Iowa (Waterloo West)
33 Jackie Traina Pitcher/Utility 5-11 JR Naples, Fla. (Naples)

And let's be honest...as long as Traina pitches like she did last postseason they will remain heavy contenders. It takes a team, but a hot pitcher can carry a team.

You are right, that pitcher from Florida is the difference maker.

[jonriv]

I think there is a California bias, but it is well deserved. There is a bias from coaches etc based on history and experience- it will take players(lots of) like Fico etc.. to break that bias.

In the long run better plays from other parts of the country will help the sport, but tough to beat California's advantages(weather, population, softball history, and softball infrastructure-coaches, programs etc...)

[Trophy Hunter]

Just doing a quick read through, more than half of these players will be at the Mary Nutter Classic in Palm Springs Feb 21-24. Great weekend of softball.

http://palmspringssoftballclassic.com/

[CheckWriter]

It is definitely some high density softball. Can be a bit of a squeeze getting past the central building. Not really a bad seat in the house though. Lots of good spots to watch 2 games at once depending on the field.

I'll be there ... not that anybody gives a rodents rear!