(seniors unless noted)
Pitchers
Mia Kraimer, New Prague: 1.83 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 99 IP. Hit .554 with eight HR. South Dakota-bound.
Alyssa Montero, Centennial: Cougars’ top pitcher was 9-2 with 1.24 ERA, 114 K in just 87⅓ innings pitched.
Bryanna Olson, Park of Cottage Grove: 13-1 record, only loss to state-tournament bound East Ridge. 121 strikeouts, just 25 walks.
Peyton Zak, Anoka: Two-year starter was staff ace with 13-1, 1.22 ERA, 124 strikeouts during the regular season.
Catcher
Joie Fittante, Shakopee, soph.: Top underclassman catching prospect in the state. Hit .470, did not allow a stolen base.
Position players
Jenna Beckstrom, Lakeville North, jr., SS: Terrific fielder who can hit for average and power. College: Future Gopher.
Taylor Brunn, Concordia Academy, 2B: Owns the state record for career base-hits, currently at 283. College: Minnesota-Crookston.
Gabby Maschka, Chanhassen, CF: Offensive table-setter hit .541 with 40 hits, 27 runs.
Kate Pryor, Minnehaha Academy, jr., SS: In her fifth year as a starter. Collected her 200th career hit this season.
Jade Tomashek, Maple Grove, 2B: Naturally gifted hitter. Batted .486 with 34 H, 20 RBI. College: Winona St.
(seniors unless noted)
Pitchers
Abbey Cook, East Ridge; Lauren Lindahl, Shakopee; Ashton Putzier, North St. Paul; Allison Benning, Stillwater, soph.
Catchers
Logan Anderson, Forest Lake, soph.; Katelyn Mohr, Farmington; Aubree Terris, St. Francis
Position players
Shelby Novotny, Elk River, SS; Jordyn Peterson, Blaine, CF, soph.; Elle Potts, St. Michael-Albertville, 3B; Tori Tollefson, Chanhassen, SS, jr.
The Star Tribune’s all-metro teams and Metro Player of the Year were chosen based on nominations from metro-area coaches, conversations with coaches and staff observations.