UCF head coach Cindy Ball-Malone said Jada Cody will win the Knights games with her bat. She plays multiple positions at a high level and comes in as our top utility player.

Baylee Klingler is coming off a Pac-12 Triple Crown, an accolade she only shares with two others in history. She comes in at the top spot at the hot corner in our preseason power rankings.

Karina Gaskins led Notre Dame in batting average (.428), home runs (13), and RBIs (61) in a breakout year. She is one of our best first baseman coming into the 2023 season.

Allie Skaggs hit 24 home runs last year and her defense improved as the season went on. The Arizona second baseman is one of the best at the position.

Glove, bat, leadership, Grace Lyons does it all for Oklahoma. The Sooner shortstop comes in at our top spot at the position.

Oklahoma’s Kinzie Hansen battled injuries last season, but when healthy it’s hard to argue with her stellar bat and defensive skills. She comes in as our top preseason catcher for 2023.

The D1Softball Position Power Rankings kicks off with the best in the circle. Kelly Maxwell starts the year at the top of the list. Who else joined her?

UCLA appears to be the favorite heading into the season. What other Pac-12 teams can challenge the Bruins? Find out in the Pac-12 Preview

On Tuesday, the American Collegiate League announced the addition of the Vegas Collegiate League. Its the fourth regional league to join the ACL, along with Florida Gulf Coast League (FGCL), Music City Collegiate League (MCCL) and Heartland Collegiate League (HCL).

On paper, the Stanford roster looks almost identical as the Super Regional team. However, head coach Jessica Allister sees a vastly improved team based on what the freshmen class has to offer.

Washington has the reigning Pac-12 Player of the Year in Baylee Klingler and a talented group of hitters. But what does the post-Gabbie Plain era look like in the circle? Find out the details in Washington’s fall report.

Megan Faraimo appears to be on a mission. Maya Brady brought it in the fall. There’s plenty of new Bruins embracing the culture. UCLA has the fire power and ready for another championship run.

The Wildcats have plenty of players coming back from their WCWS team from a year ago. Plus, there’s been a much different vibe this fall and they looked primed for another run to OKC.

Megan Bartlett walked into one of the toughest situations this offseason. However, the Sun Devils have plenty to be optimistic about under their new head coach.

What should you expect from the first year of the Trisha Ford era at Texas A&M?

A deep pitching staff she’s excited to work with and a lineup that could see a lot of growth in 2023.

Boise State won 40 games last season in Justin Shults. With a tougher schedule this season, the goal is to make the postseason.

The Broncos have a ton of depth and aren’t afraid to use it to get there.

Oregon added a pair of pitchers to go with Stevie Hansen. While the offense should continue to improve in year two under Sam Marder.

Oregon State got hot at the right time last season as it made it all the way to OKC.

How can the Beavers do it again? They’ll need more offensive production and Sarah Haendiges to fill some big shoes.

At NC State, the home run mindset means more than an outcome at the plate.

The philosophy should help a handful of newcomers that are expected to make an impact this season.

Minnesota is a mixture of familiar faces like Natalie DenHartog and Autumn Pease and new ones such as Jess Oakland and Jacie Hambrick.

The added depth should help the Gophers in 2023.

Penn State improved its win total by 25 games in 2022. With Bailey Parshall back and an offensive that looked stellar in the fall, head coach Clarisa Crowell is excited for what is to come.

Can Virginia makes it second-ever postseason appearance in 2023?

The pieces seem like they are there to do so. The Cavaliers return most of their lineup, a athletic stud freshman, and fifth-year pitcher Jenny Bressler.

Louisville has a balanced mix of youth and experience. It’s certainly displayed in the battery between fifth-year ace Taylor Roby and freshman catcher Sarah Gordon.

More on the Cardinals in our Fall Report:

Donna Papa wanted to improve the Tar Heel offense. She brought in former Oklahoma standout Falepolima Aviu as hitting coach. The early returns have been good. More from North Carolina’s Fall Report.

Itching for softball to be back? Good news, we are tracking fall exhibition central between Division I programs.

What teams acquired the most talent through the transfer portal for the 2023 season? We have the answers here.

Memphis softball is expected to hire Alabama assistant coach Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro as its next head coach.

The D1Softball Second Base Power Rankings are led by the starters from the national championship series with Tiare Jennings and Janae Jefferson.