Joining Barnhill and Gregg as a finalist for this honor is Megan Good from James Madison. The USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award, which is considered the most prestigious honor in Division I softball, recognizes the outstanding athletic achievement by a Division I student-athlete. The USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award is voted on by coaching representatives of 10 Division I conferences in the 10 USA Softball regions, members of the media who consistently cover Division I softball across the country as well as past winners of the award.
The 2017 SEC Pitcher of the Year, Barnhill leads the nation with a 0.