Kern Named D1Softball All-American

BLOOMINGTON, Ind – Indiana softball freshman second baseman Taryn Kern has been recognized as one of the best and most valuable players in college softball by D1Softball.com after receiving First-Team and Freshman Team All-American nods, the organization announced on Tuesday.

Kern finished the season with a .404 batting average with 63 hits, 23 home runs and 68 RBI. The 23 long balls are tied second in the NCAA. She held a slugging percentage of .942 with an on base percentage of .578.

She was named the Big Ten Player and Freshman of the Year in addition to the All-Big Ten First Team and All-Big Ten Freshman Team. The San Jose, Calif., native led the conference in eight offensive categories: slugging percentage, home runs, RBI, walks, hit by pitch, runs scored, OBS and OPS.

Kern had a historic and successful season as she broke four single season records in runs scored, home runs, RBI and slugging percentage in her rookie season.

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