NCAA allows a total of 12 total scholarships per team which can be divided however a coach wants. This past season the Hokies had 26 players on the roster, so it's a challenge - which got even tougher when the NCAA granted the extra year of eligibility without any extra scholarship allowances.

I do not know how Coach D'Amour divides his dollars, but here's a rule of thumb that I found on a site for potential student athletes.

"One way to help you understand how scholarships awarded is go by position—scholarships tend to vary based on position. Here’s a general rundown of how your position may affect your softball scholarship:

"Pitchers—This is an extremely valuable position on a college roster. And while the majority of softball scholarships are partial scholarships, most of the full-ride scholarships given out go to pitchers.

"Catchers—Softball scholarships for catchers are relatively common, as this is another crucial position that tends to attract scholarship offers. Many teams will have two or three catchers on a team, but might only give a softball scholarship to the number one catcher.

"Middle infielders—Athletes at these positions are well-rounded players who can field and bat. Starting middle infielders can earn college scholarships, especially if they have excellent batting skills.

"Third base—Because this is such a demanding position, third basemen tend to attract softball scholarship dollars, especially if they are powerhouse hitters.

"First base—Collegiate first basemen tend to be powerhouse hitters who have some fundamental fielding skills. First basemen who can field and—oftentimes, more importantly—bat extremely well can find scholarships at this position.

"Outfield—In many cases, left-handed slappers will be given priority in the outfield, as teams need athletes who will score runs. Coaches usually have 2-3 athletes per position in the outfield, so scholarships can be difficult to come by.

"Insider tip: If you aren’t able to get the softball scholarship that you’re looking for, search for schools one level lower. Top athletes will always receive more scholarship money than those who are in the middle of the pack.

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