Arizona's watches Jessie Harper (19) her second home run of the first inning clear the fences against Stanford at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Name: Jessie Harper 

Sport: Softball 

Why she won: Harper has been one of the Wildcats' most consistent freshmen this season. She's batting .350 and has started all 52 of UA's games this season. She also has 18 home runs which is tied for the most by a freshman in the country and ranks second in the Pac-12. Her .783 slugging percentage also ranks second in the Pac-12. 

Other nominees: Samantha Falasco (soccer), Dejah Mulipola (softball), Alyssa Palomino (softball). 


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