NiJaree Canady named finalist for National Player of the Year

LUBBOCK, Texas – USA Softball released its top 10 finalists for the 2025 National Player of the Year on Wednesday. Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady was named to that list as she continues to dominate this season.

Canady, the reigning National Player of the Year, has a 0.81 ERA with 263 strikeouts and a 26-5 record. The junior has also taken more swings this season, hitting eight home runs with 30 RBI and slugging .667 in 81 at-bats.

The Top 10 Finalists will be narrowed down to three athletes on May 19, followed by the announcement of the 2025 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year prior to the NCAA Women's College World Series, which is scheduled to take place May 29 – June 6.

Canady was named Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, a unanimous All-Big 12 First Team selection, All-Big 12 Tournament selection and the Big 12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player as she led Tech to three straight shutout wins in the Big 12 Tournament.

Canady and the Red Raiders will host Lubbock's first ever NCAA Softball Regional beginning on Friday at 4:30 when Tech takes on Brown.

NiJaree Canady named finalist for National Player of the Year

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