| 1998 NCAA Division I softball season | |
|---|---|
| Defending Champions | Arizona |
| Tournament | |
| Women's College World Series | |
| Champions | Fresno State (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Arizona (11th WCWS Appearance) |
| Winning Coach | Margie Wright (1st title) |
| WCWS MOP | Amanda Scott (Fresno State) |
| Seasons | |
The following human polls make up the 1998 NCAA Division I women's softball rankings. The NFCA/USA Today Poll is voted on by a panel of 32 Division I softball coaches and ranks to top 25 teams nationally.