Maryland softball outfielder Jaeda McFarland became the first Terp to earn Big Ten Freshman of the Year the conference announced on Wednesday.
The Florida native ranks in the top-10 in the conference for runs scored (24), triples (four), stolen bases (13), runs scored in a single game (three) and fielding percentage (1.000). Her runs scored total rank ninth in the conference, triples rank fourth, stolen bases rank seventh, runs scored in a single game rank second and McFarland’s fielding percentage leads the Big Ten.
Her explosive collegiate debut also earned her a spot on the All-Second, All-Freshman, and All-Defensive teams.