Texas signee Hannah Wells named Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year

There are plenty of good vibes in Austin after Texas won its first Women’s College World Series championship earlier this month. The reinforcements are already on their way. Hannah Wells, the 54th-ranked prospect of the Softball America 2025 Class, was named the Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year on Tuesday.

From the Gatorade Press Release

The 6-foot senior right-handed pitcher led Coahoma (35-1) to the 3A Division II state championship this past season, the program’s third straight state title. Wells compiled a record of 22-1 in the circle with a 0.44 earned run average and struck out 258 batters in 127.2 innings pitched, recording 67 percent of her outs by way of the K. She recorded 15 shutouts in 23 starts, including a no-hitter and two perfect games. Wells also batted .602 with 75 RBI and a state single-season record 31 home runs, bringing her career total to a state-record 86 long balls. She mashed 48 extra-base hits in 108 at-bats, slugging 1.639 to post an OPS of 2.287 and an isolated power percentage of 1.037.

More than a trophy, Gatorade Player of the Year has a 40-year legacy recognizing and celebrating the next generation unlike anyone else, from one-on-one connections to their favorite pros to first access to Gatorade Drops and participation in community initiatives. From CEOs and coaches to elite professional athletes, Gatorade Player of the Year Winners showcase the power of sport, touting an impressive group of softball alumni that includes Cat Osterman (2000-01, Cypress Springs High School, Texas), Rachel Garcia (2014-15 & 2012-13, Highland High School, Calif.), Ava Brown (2022-23, Lake Creek High School, Texas) and Addisen Fisher (2023-24, Bend High School, Oregon).   

“Hannah’s remarkable talents and character on the field, in the classroom and in her community made her a clear choice for Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year,” said Gatorade Chief Brand Officer Anuj Bhasin. “The award shows the world who the athletes are on and off the field, and she couldn’t be more deserving of this top honor.” 

Each State’s Gatorade Softball Player of the Year

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