Husky softball recruit Kelley Lynch named national player of the year

Kelley Lynch, who has committed to the University of Washington, was named Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year on Thursday.

Two-time Olympian Jennie Finch presented Lynch with the award. Lynch, from East Coweta High School in Sharpsburg, Ga., is the nation’s No. 1 softball recruit, according to Softball America.

The shortstop hit .436 with three home runs and 25 RBI. She also had a 17-0 record in the circle with a 0.27 ERA. She led her high school to a 32-2 record and a repeat state title. She also led her club team, the Georgia Impact, to a Premier Girls Fastpitch 18U national championship.

She also named to the United States Junior Women’s National Team.

Lynch originally committed to Auburn, but reopened her commitment after a coaching change. She signed with the Huskies in the fall.