2024 Two-Way Player Rankings: April
Each month of the Division I season, we’ll update our position power rankings to track the best players at each position. Our power rankings are determined by offensive and defensive statistics, the eye test on the field, strength of schedule and the player’s value to their team’s success.
Valerie Cagle sits atop the two-way player rankings which shocks no one. Florida freshman Ava Brown has made a quick impression on both sides of the game. Rutgers’ Morgan Smith has been one of the nation’s best hitters and a reliable choice in the circle.
North Florida’s Allison Benning has been a key addition from Oregon for plenty of reasons. Eastern Kentucky’s rise in the ASUN has a lot to do with Maddi Rutan, who is an ace and second on the team in RBIs.
Statistics through April 2 games
| Rank | Player | School | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valerie Cagle | Clemson | .376 BA, 1.104 OPS, 5 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 33 RBI, 11 BB, .979 FLD% / 7-5, 2 SV, 2.43 ERA, 84 SO, 20 BB, .220 B/AVG, 77.2 IP |
| 2 | Ava Brown | Florida | .313 BA, 1.086 OPS, 5 2B, 8 HR, 25 RBI, 14 BB, .982 FLD% / 13-2, 2.19 ERA, 41 SO, 30 BB, .180 B/AVG, 70.1 IP |
| 3 | Morgan Smith | Rutgers | .422 BA, 1.350 OPS, 6 2B, 4 3B, 13 HR, 42 RBI, 15 BB, .976 FLD% / 8-7, 3.00 ERA, 69 SO, 49 BB, .236 B/AVG, 98 IP |
| 4 | Allison Benning | North Florida | .440 BA, 1.000 OPS, 3 2B, 8 HR, 27 RBI, 7 BB, .967 FLD% / 14-6, 1 SV, 1.83 ERA, 125 SO, 51 BB, .197 B/AVG, 110 IP |
| 5 | Maddi Rutan | EKU | .289 BA, .904 OPS, 4 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 23 RBI, 14 BB, .955 FLD% / 14-2, 1 SV, 1.12 ERA, 91 SO, 22 BB, .166 B/AVG, 100 IP |
