Isa Torres is making history at Florida State University, and the nation is taking notice. The standout shortstop has been named a Top 25 Finalist for the prestigious USA Softball National Player of the Year award—her second consecutive year earning this honor. With a season that's rewriting the Seminoles' record books, Torres is proving she belongs among the elite.
Torres currently leads the entire country with an astonishing .558 batting average, a number that has fans and analysts alike buzzing. Her stat line is a thing of beauty: 16 home runs, 14 doubles, six triples, 50 RBIs, and a .618 on-base percentage. She's on pace to shatter FSU's program records for batting average (.432), hits (99), and slugging percentage (.942). That's not just good—that's legendary.
What's even more remarkable is her power surge. Torres had never hit more than nine home runs in a single season before this year, but she's already launched nine in her last 14 games alone. She also set a new NCAA record by getting a hit in 16 consecutive at-bats and reaching base safely in 23 straight plate appearances—the third-longest streak in NCAA history. Talk about being locked in.
But Torres isn't just a force at the plate. She's been flawless in the field, committing zero errors in 145 defensive chances. She's the only middle infielder in the country with 125 or more chances who hasn't made a single mistake. Her glove work has been a highlight reel of diving stops and smooth turns, taking away hits that would be base knocks for most players.
Torres is chasing history as she aims to become just the third Seminole to win the USA Softball National Player of the Year award. The last FSU player to achieve this was Lacey Waldrop in 2014, with Jessica Van der Linden claiming the honor back in 2004. The field of 25 finalists will be narrowed to 10 on May 13, then to three on May 18, with the winner announced just before the Women's College World Series.
Whether you're a die-hard Seminoles fan or just love watching greatness unfold, Isa Torres is a name you'll want to remember. Her combination of elite hitting, power, and defensive wizardry makes her one of the most complete players in college softball today.