Johnson Revealed as Top 10 Finalist for TUCCI/NFCA National Freshman of the Year

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas softball center fielder Reagan Johnson has been named a Top 10 Finalist for the 2023 TUCCI/NFCA National Freshman of the Year award, the organization announced Thursday afternoon.

Johnson is one of two SEC freshmen announced as finalists for the prestigious accolade, joining Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens.

The Karnes City, Texas, native is the first Razorback freshman to be selected to the Top 10 list since Mary Haff was in 2018.

Johnson ranks second in the SEC in hits with 72. On a national scale, Johnson’s 72 hits lead all freshmen and stand eighth overall. She currently has the sixth-most hits in single-season program history, chasing after Danielle Gibson’s 2022 record of 81.

The rookie has been dynamic for the Razorbacks so far this season. Johnson was named SEC Freshman of the Week on April 25 after leading Arkansas to a 4-1 week that included a road series win at No. 20 Kentucky.

Electrifying at the leadoff position, Johnson sports a team-leading .377 batting average and paces the Hogs in hits (72), runs scored (41), stolen bases (17-for-17) and triples (4). Johnson also boasts a .412 on-base percentage with 20 RBI.

Johnson leads Arkansas with 22 multi-hit outings this season. With four triples this season, Johnson is one triple shy from tying the program’s single-season record of five.

Johnson and the Razorbacks are back in action at 7 p.m. CT Thursday vs. Alabama in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals at Bogle Park. The game will air on SEC Network with Jess Mendoza, Beth Mowins and Michele Smith on the call.

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