The Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational brought the stars out early and often. It also introduced the softball world to a few emerging talents who introduced themselves on a national stage.
Throughout the season, the staff at Softball On SI will determine a Player of the Week, Pitcher of the Week, Freshman of the Week, and Team of the Week.
Player of the Week: Sarah Gordon, Georgia Bulldogs
The Georgia Bulldogs were impressive at the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational, going 5-1 with wins over Nebraska, NC State, UCF, Northwestern, and Duke. Their lone loss was to Oklahoma State to open their weekend slate.
It was a big rebound weekend for UGA after losing to unranked Belmont at home during the season’s opening weekend, and the Bulldogs couldn’t have done it without senior Sarah Gordon…