Year: 2025
Award: Softball, College
Location/Affiliation: University of Florida
NCAA Elite 90 Award Winner
A Colorado high school phenom turned college star and then professional, Korbe Otis had a banner 2025 season at the University of Florida. The former Columbine star and Class 5A state champion led the Gators back to the Women’s College World Series as a senior, again starring in the outfield and as a middle-of-the-lineup force. Across two seasons with the Gators, she batted .377 with a .519 on-base percentage, 109 walks and 15 homers, including one bomb that came in the World Series. Her 4.0 GPA earned her the NCAA Elite 90 Award, given to the student-athlete with the highest GPA at the World Series. The aspiring surgeon was the sixth overall pick in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League’s inaugural college draft, and later in 2025 was selected by another team in an expansion draft.
