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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Softball - Alaska

Gatorade Player of the year

Taylor Passard

Shortstop/Outfield
COLONY HS
PALMER, ALASKA
FRESHMAN
Height: 5-FOOT-8
Press Release

Peak Performance

.671

Batting Average

14

Home Runs

59

RBI

2.148

OPS
“Passard is truly a freak athlete. I think Taylor is standing out pretty much above everyone else in the state. She’s a natural athlete, a five-tool player who can hit for power, lay down a bunt and hit for average. Defensively, she’s done everything for them.”
Josh Ogee
Head Coach - Dimond High

Athletic Excellence

At the time of her selection, the 5-foot-8 freshman shortstop and outfielder had led the Knights to a 32-2 record and a berth in the Division I state tournament this spring. Passard batted .671 with 14 homers, 59 RBI and 51 runs entering the postseason, racking up 28 extra-base hits to compile an OPS of 2.148. The 2026 Railbelt Conference MVP, she has twice earned invites to USA Softball’s High Performance Program, and is also a First Team All-State selection in both volleyball and basketball. 

Academic Achievement

Passard has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her sophomore year of high school this fall. 

Exemplary Character

Passard has volunteered locally stocking shelves at Palmer Food Bank. She has also donated her time as an ice hockey scorekeeper in addition to serving as a mentor for elementary school students.