Southeastern Conference Softball Player of the Year explained

Southeastern Conference Player of the Year
Description:	the most outstanding softball player in the Southeastern Conference
Country:	United States
Year:	1997-present
Holder:	Jocelyn Erickson, Florida

The Southeastern Conference Player of the Year is a softball award given to the Southeastern Conference's most outstanding player. The award was first given following the 1997 season, with both pitchers and position players eligible. After the 2002 season, the Southeastern Conference Softball Pitcher of the Year award was created to honor the most outstanding pitcher.

Only two players in history have won the award twice: Iyhia McMichael of Mississippi State (2003, 2004), and Charlotte Morgan of Alabama (2009, 2010).

Winners

1997		South Carolina	Pitcher	^[1]
1998		Florida	Pitcher
1999		South Carolina	Outfielder
2000		LSU	Third baseman
2001		LSU	Pitcher
2002		LSU	Outfielder
2003		Mississippi State	Outfielder
2004	(2)	Mississippi State	Outfielder
2005		Georgia	First baseman
2006		Florida	Catcher
2007		Tennessee	Designated Hitter
2008		Tennessee	First baseman
2009		Alabama	Pitcher/Utility
2010	(2)	Alabama	Pitcher/Utility
2011		Florida	Outfielder
2012		Florida	Outfielder
2013		Tennessee	Second baseman
2014		Tennessee	Shortstop	^[2]
2015		Florida	Third baseman	^[3]
2016		Auburn	Third baseman	^[4]
2017		Tennessee	Shortstop	^[5]
2018		Florida	Outfielder	^[6]
2019		Kentucky	Third baseman	^[7]
2021		Alabama	Catcher	^[8]
2022		Arkansas		^[9]
2023		Florida	Shortstop	^[10]
2024		Florida	Catcher	^[11]

Winners by School

	8	1998, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2023, 2024
	5	2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2017
	3	2009, 2010, 2021
	3	2000, 2001, 2002
	2	2003, 2004
	2	1997, 1999
Arkansas	1	2022
	1	2016
	1	2005
	1	2019
Missouri	0	—
Oklahoma	0	—
Ole Miss	0	—
Texas	0	—
Texas A&M	0	—

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2021 Southeastern Conference Softball Media Guide. SEC Digital Network. July 1, 2021.
2. Web site: 2014 SEC Softball Awards . secsports.com . May 10, 2014 . July 1, 2021.
3. Web site: 2015 SEC Softball Awards . secsports.com . May 10, 2015 . July 1, 2021.
4. Web site: 2016 SEC Softball Awards announced . secsports.com . May 10, 2016 . July 1, 2021.
5. Web site: 2017 SEC Softball Awards announced . secsports.com . May 10, 2017 . July 1, 2021.
6. Web site: 2018 SEC Softball Awards announced . secsports.com . May 8, 2018 . July 1, 2021.
7. Web site: 2019 SEC Softball Awards announced . secsports.com . May 8, 2019 . July 1, 2021.
8. Web site: 2021 SEC Softball Awards announced . secsports.com . May 11, 2021 . July 1, 2021.
9. Web site: 2022 SEC Softball Awards Announced . secsports.com . May 13, 2022 . May 13, 2022.
10. Web site: SEC announces 2023 SEC softball awards . secsports.com . May 13, 2023 . May 15, 2023.
11. Web site: 2024 SEC Softball Awards announced . secsports.com . May 10, 2024 . May 10, 2024.