Tarisa Frans brings elite freshman impact and speed to Cornell softball
Cornell utility Tarisa Frans has already emerged as one of the Ivy League’s most dynamic first-years, earning NFCA Division I Freshman of the Year Top 25 recognition and producing at a high level as a table-setter. In the 2026 season, she ranked among Cornell’s best in batting average, runs, hits and on-base percentage, while also showing disruptive speed on the bases. What makes her stand out is the combination of versatility, contact skills and game-changing quickness—she looks like a high-floor, high-upside fit for a team that values pressure, athleticism and consistency.