Charlotte, NC - Louisburg (NC) sophomore Brianna Tucker has been named the 2023 NJCAA DII Softball Player of the Year.
Tucker had a stellar season for the Hurricanes, making her presence known at the plate and in the field. The second-year shortstop led the nation in numerous offensive statistical categories, including home runs (46), RBIs (107), total bases (260), and slugging percentage (1.383). She was also second in runs (122), and third in hits (98). In the infield, she boasted an impressive .941 fielding percentage.
Her all-around efforts propelled the Hurricanes to their fifth-consecutive national championship appearance.
On top of this prestigious honor, Tucker was also named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division II Player of the Year.
Personal
- Position: Shortstop
- Class: Sophomore
- Hometown: Wilson, NC
2023 Statistics
- .521 batting average (15th in nation)
- .630 on-base percentage (4th in nation)
- 1.383 slugging percentage (led nation)
- 98 hits (3rd in nation)
- 260 total bases (led nation)
- 46 home runs (led nation)
- 107 RBI (led nation)
- 122 runs (2nd in nation)
Career Accomplishments
- 2023 NJCAA DII Player of the Year
- 2023 NFCA National Player of the Year
- 2023 NJCAA DII Softball First-Team All-American
- 2023 NFCA First-Team All-American
- 2022 NJCAA DII Softball First-Team All-American
- 2022 NFCA Second-Team All-American