Brain Stanley | National Fastpitch Coaches Association | May 15, 2019 DII softball: Finalists announced for 2019 Schutt Sports / NFCA Division II National Freshman of the Year DII Softball: 2019 Selection Show Share LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eight finalists, one from each of the NCAA’s eight regions, have been selected for the 2019 Schutt Sports / NFCA Division II National Freshman of the Year award. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 22 at the NCAA Division II Softball Championship Banquet in Denver, Colo. 2019 DII SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Bracket, schedule, scores 2019 Schutt Sports/NFCA DII National Freshman of the Year Finalists Hannah Rose Corbin, Designated Player/Pitcher, Columbus State Erin DelPierre, Outfield, Bloomsburg Khmari Edwards, Second Base, Cameron Lydia Goble, Third Base, Grand Valley State Teala Howard, Outfield, West Florida Bailey McKittrick, Pitcher, Central Oklahoma Brylynn Vallejos, Outfield, San Francisco State Emily Whitman, Second Base, Adelphi AWARDS: 10 finalists announced for 2019 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division II National Player & Pitcher of the Year Past winners 2018 – Callie Nunes, Concordia Irvine 2017- Autumn Humes, Harding University 2016 – Charlotte Romero, Colorado Christian 2015 – Janessa Bassett, Dixie State D1Softball breaks down what to expect in the 2022 softball season D1Softball’s Graham Hays, Tara Henry, Rhiannon Potkey and Brady Vernon share some of the players, teams and storylines to watch going into the 2022 season. READ MORE 2022 college softball preview and predictions with D1Softball's Tara Henry Here is all you need to know ahead of the 2022 college softball season. D1softball's Tara Henry breaks down the top five teams, biggest storylines, top players and more ahead of the first pitch in February. READ MORE College softball rankings: Preseason Top 25 for 2022 by D1Softball Defending national champion Oklahoma comes in at No. 1 in D1Softball's 2022 preseason top 25 rankings. Alabama is No. 2, while Oklahoma State, UCLA and Florida round out the top 5. READ MORE