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9 Oklahoma Sooners included in D1Softball’s top 100 players from 2023
Oklahoma’s Kinzie Hansen (9) celebrates her 3-run home run in the seventh inning during the NCAA Norman Super Regional softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Clemson Tigers at Marita Hynes Field in Norman, Oklahoma, Saturday, May, 27, 2023. Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
What D1Softball Said:
There isn’t a better backstop behind the plate in the country. Hansen doesn’t have a lot of runners thrown out because most teams don’t even attempt to steal. She was also the most consistent bat during Oklahoma’s postseason run, having a hit in every game but two and driving in 13 runs. Of course, her game-tying home run against Clemson in Super Regionals was the most notable. – Vernon, D1Softball
What Sooners Wire Says:
Like Jayda Coleman, Kinzie Hansen did everything for the Oklahoma Sooners this year. This ranking feels a bit low. She’s the best catcher in softball, and her work at the plate was huge for the Sooners during the NCAA tournament. Like Jennings and Coleman, Hansen will be key for the Sooners chances at a four-peat in 2024. Hansen has a shot to be Oklahoma’s next captain.