2024 First Base Rankings: May
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.
Madisyn Kennedy and the Mississippi State offense have slowed down lately but Kennedy’s overall numbers still put her atop the first base rankings. Charlotte’s Arianna Rodi and Arkansas’ Bri Ellis continue to be mainstays at the top as well.
Due to position changes and players finding their stride, there are five new players to the rankings. Arizona’s Carlie Scupin is back on the list, while ECU’s Morgan Johnson, Virginia Tech’s Michelle Chatfield, Nevada’s Taryn Jenkins and GCU’s Ashley Trierweiler make an appearance.
Statistics through April 29 games
| Rank | Player | School | Stats | Previous Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madisyn Kennedy | Mississippi State | .343 BA, 1.307 OPS, 8 2B, 15 HR, 52 RBI, 24 BB, .976 FLD% | 1 |
| 2 | Arianna Rodi | Charlotte | .354 BA, 1.237 OPS, 6 2B, 18 HR, 44 RBI, 33 BB, .980 FLD% | 3 |
| 3 | Bri Ellis | Arkansas | .338 BA, 1.145 OPS, 7 2B, 14 HR, 44 RBI, 23 BB, .991 FLD% | 2 |
| 4 | Carlie Scupin | Arizona | .342 BA, 1.049 OPS, 7 2B, 11 HR, 52 RBI, 17 BB, 1.000 FLD% | NR |
| 5 | Holly Blaska | Miami | .364 BA, 1.239 OPS, 14 2B, 1 3B, 17 HR, 49 RBI, 19 BB, .975 FLD% | 5 |
| 6 | Sydney Groves | Boise State | .299 BA, 1.129 OPS, 6 2B, 16 HR, 50 RBI, 39 BB, .972 FLD% | 8 |
| 7 | Morgan Johnson | East Carolina | .387 BA, 1.163 OPS, 8 2B, 13 HR, 47 RBI, 17 BB, .969 FLD% | NR |
| 8 | Michelle Chatfield | Virginia Tech | .304 BA, 1.200 OPS, 7 2B, 19 HR, 37 RBI, 30 BB, .979 FLD% | NR |
| 9 | Taryn Jenkins | Nevada | .345 BA, 1.082 OPS, 15 2B, 1 3B, 16 HR, 57 RBI, 14 BB, .990 FLD% | NR |
| 10 | Ashley Trierweiler | GCU | .459 BA, 1.089 OPS, 10 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 31 RBI, 15 BB, 22 SB, .997 FLD% | NR |
