Clemson Softball

Valerie Cagle was named the 2023 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year on Tuesday evening at the team banquet prior to the beginning of the Women’s College World Series, becoming the first Clemson softball player to win the honor.  She becomes just the fourth ACC player to earn the award and gives the league its first selection since 2014 (Lacey Waldrop – Florida State). She is also the 15th Tiger to earn a National Player of the Year honor, and the second woman from Clemson joining Brianna Rollins from track and field (The Bowerman – 2013).