A way-too-early look at Arizona's 2019 softball roster
- Updated
The Arizona Wildcats fell short of the Women's College World Series, but there's good news for longtime coach Mike Candrea: most of his best players are expected to return in 2019.Β
Wildcats' roster to return mostly intact
UpdatedArizona was swept from the NCAA Super Regionals by UCLA, capping an up-and-down season from one of softball's traditional superpowers. Fortunately for longtime coach Mike Candrea and the UA, many of the team's best players are expected to return in 2019. That group includes sluggers Jessie Harper and Alyssa Palomino and pitcher Taylor McQuillin, who is expected to anchor the Wildcats' rotation again.Β
Here's a look at what Arizona's roster may look like at the start of next season:Β
Incoming freshmen
UpdatedIncoming freshmen (5): Utility player Ali Ashner; pitchers Marissa Schuld and Vanessa Foreman; outfielder Riley Kuderca; catcher/infielder Isabel Pacho.
Sophomores
UpdatedSophomores (7): Infielder Hannah Martinez; outfielders Taryn Young, Carli Campbell and Jenna Kean; utility player Ivy Davis; catcher Lexi Harrington; pitcher/infielder Hannah Bowen.
Juniors
UpdatedJuniors (6): Infielders Alyssa Palomino, Reyna Carranco, Malia Martinez and Jessie Harper; catcher Dejah Mulipola; pitcher Alyssa Denham.
Seniors
UpdatedSeniors (4): Catcher/first baseman Hillary Edior; pitcher Taylor McQuillin; first baseman Joelle Krist; designated player Tamara Statman.
More information
- Wildcats fell short of WCWS goal, but return mostly intact for 2019 season
- Photos: Best images from Arizona Wildcats' 2018 softball season
- Pac-12 pitching stopped Arizona short of softball World Series
- Arizona Wildcats' season ended with sweep by UCLA
- Sean Miller built Arizonaβs smaller, sleeker roster with another group of Wildcats in mind
- Longtime Wildcats coach Mike Candrea inducted into Arizona Sports Hall of Fame with 5 others
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