June 19, 20232 yr She's good, but that would seem a little underwhelming for Patty. She's more of an inning eater (kinda like Mac) and not a strikeout pitcher like Jordy. I could see Patty angling more for a swing and miss type. I don't follow Stanford much - I'm surprised Vawter is bailing.
June 19, 20232 yr Author 31 minutes ago, bschoolprof said: She's good, but that would seem a little underwhelming for Patty. She's more of an inning eater (kinda like Mac) and not a strikeout pitcher like Jordy. I could see Patty angling more for a swing and miss type. I don't follow Stanford much - I'm surprised Vawter is bailing. I am too. Seems like her and Canady could have ran it back to OKC. No idea if she is going to OU or not, she’d be an attractive options for a lot of schools losing their ace like Tennessee or FSU.
June 20, 20232 yr Vawter is a really good pitcher, but I don't see OU as a fit for her. As previously mentioned, Patty prefers swing and miss pitchers over drop ball pitchers who live and die with the ground ball. Has anyone heard any names that Texas may be chasing in the portal? We need a couple of legit power bats in the middle of the order, to complitment all this speed. Ideally, they would play 1st or 3rd base. The kid from Indiana is intriguing, but I haven't seen any interest there.
June 20, 20232 yr Author 10 minutes ago, FloridaHorn said: The kid from Indiana is intriguing Already a rumor she’s OU bound
June 20, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Js1 said: Already a rumor she’s OU bound Of course she is. Mike White has got to recruit or develop some power bats. We can score a lot of runs with our speed, but every once in a while, a 3 run bomb would be nice. I think Atwood will hit 15-20 next year, but that's it for power in the line up.
June 20, 20232 yr Author 1 minute ago, FloridaHorn said: Of course she is. Mike White has got to recruit or develop some power bats. We can score a lot of runs with our speed, but every once in a while, a 3 run bomb would be nice. I think Atwood will hit 15-20 next year, but that's it for power in the line up. I’d like to see Baylea Brandon with more playing time
June 20, 20232 yr agreed, I think Brandon and Quiroga can both bring pop to the line up, but not sure how we get them all on the field at the same time. My guess is that Cimusz becomes the odd girl out, and between 1B and DH you can get two good bats in the order.....but as we saw last year, it's hard to hide a defensive liability anymore.
June 26, 20232 yr Excerpt from Austin Amer Statesman: "It’s a selfless attitude from Georgetown's Isa Torres that might get overshadowed by her incredible talent and personal performance, but it plays a part in her being the American-Statesman’s Central Texas softball player of the year. While a wizard in the infield, Torres put up mind-boggling numbers at the plate with 64 hits, batting .577 with an on-base percentage of .628 and striking out only twice in 156 plate appearances. A two-time all-state selection and an All-Central Texas pick for the third year in a row, she’s heading to play at Florida State, a program that just finished as national runner-up at the College World Series." Did Texas consider recruiting this player?
June 26, 20232 yr 14 hours ago, Cairn Horn88 said: Excerpt from Austin Amer Statesman: Did Texas consider recruiting this player? No idea on the recruitment of Isa Torres. @Js1 may know. Google tells me she was committed to aggy to play with her sister, Mariana. However, her sister transferred to McNeese after the coaching change. Viviana Martinez put up simillar numbers in Arizona. She was just selected to play on Team USA in the Japan Series. Similar high school numbers also for Goode, Scott, and Washington. That said, FSU Coach Lonni Alameda (one of the best) doesn't waste scholarships. Following a standout freshman campaign under fifth-year head coach Mike White, Texas' Viviana Martinez has been selected to a Women's National Team (WNT) to compete in the 2023 Japan All-Star Series slated to take place from August 4 to August 7 USA Softball announced Thursday. https://texassports.com/news/2023/6/22/martinez-selected-to-represent-usa-softball-in-2023-japan-all-star-series.aspx
June 27, 20232 yr Author Of course it’s early, but OU has lost 3 big names - Bahl (Nebraska), Nugent (Tennessee) and now Jocelyn Erickson. I’m sure Patty will reload at the P spot and a backup catcher. Erickson was touted as the heir apparently to the catcher spot and the best defensive catcher coming out of HS. I’d love to make a run at her and platoon her and Atwood to 1B/DH. Edited June 27, 20232 yr by Js1
June 28, 20232 yr On 6/27/2023 at 10:22 AM, Js1 said: Of course it’s early, but OU has lost 3 big names - Bahl (Nebraska), Nugent (Tennessee) and now Jocelyn Erickson. I’m sure Patty will reload at the P spot and a backup catcher. Erickson was touted as the heir apparently to the catcher spot and the best defensive catcher coming out of HS. I’d love to make a run at her and platoon her and Atwood to 1B/DH. Word on the street is that Erickson is heading west to be closer to home. I agree, she would be a nice fit at C/1B and she has a big power bat as well.
June 28, 20232 yr Author 1 minute ago, FloridaHorn said: Word on the street is that Erickson is heading west to be closer to home. I agree, she would be a nice fit at C/1B and she has a big power bat as well. I had read probably west too, but doesn’t hurt to try
June 29, 20232 yr Author 6 minutes ago, torre said: Courtney graduated in May, good for her ! Our 2023 spring grads were Day, Popelka, Corona, and Gilbert. Obviously Gilbert was the only senior and out of eligibility. The other 3 did elect to head elsewhere, which is not uncommon. WBB lost 3 seniors a couple years ago who left to use their COVID year after they graduated from Texas.
June 30, 20232 yr Author 12 minutes ago, bschoolprof said: Pomykalski ASU Good for her. Writing on the wall by about mid-season that she wasn't happy and was going elsewhere. Believe she was heavily recruited by Bartlett, so not surprised she followed her to ASU. Barlett is a good choice. Between Scott, Dayton, Maloney already here and Henry (#3/5 recruit) and Wallace (#99) coming in, she was kind of screwed if she wanted that OF playing time.
July 5, 20232 yr Author OU picks up a transfer from Wisconsin - Paytn Monticelli (7-4, 2.71 ERA, 82 K in 80 IP, .235 BAA) If she sounds familiar, it's because you saw her at the Bevo Classic 4 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K and took the L against Texas in the first game we played them 3.1 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 5 K against Bama (no decision) 1.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 1 ER, against Texas State (no decision0.
July 5, 20232 yr Supposedly, OU has another transfer in the boat as well. The rich get richer. Monticelli is not an ace, but she can eat up innings when needed to.
July 5, 20232 yr Author 25 minutes ago, FloridaHorn said: Supposedly, OU has another transfer in the boat as well. The rich get richer. Monticelli is not an ace, but she can eat up innings when needed to. The Indiana player, allegedly. Taryn Kern.
July 5, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Js1 said: The Indiana player, allegedly. Taryn Kern. That's great, Patty really needed a big bat in the middle of the order. LOL
July 5, 20232 yr On 6/27/2023 at 12:47 PM, shadow_operative2.0 said: Good for my girl. UT Arlington says buck 'em and that's their hand sign? I had no idea. That's cool. On 6/29/2023 at 12:09 PM, bschoolprof said: Day to Ole Miss So they've made a logo with Joey Freshwater's Sip branding patterned after the SEC logo? aggy must be so confused.
July 5, 20232 yr 7 minutes ago, WBT said: UT Arlington says buck 'em and that's their hand sign? I had no idea. That's cool. I also didn't realize ASU was 'Forks Up' until a beach volleyball commit the other day. Guess Shocker ain't real PC.
July 6, 20232 yr Texas Coaching Tree Congratulations to Nadia Taylor (Houston) and Kaitlyn Slack (Kansas) who have been named assistant coaches. Nadia was at Michigan St last year, Slack a volunteer asst at Kansas. Suppose Mike White will soon name a third assistant. https://uhcougars.com/news/2023/5/29/softball-hires-taylor-to-coaching-staff.aspx https://kuathletics.com/mcfalls-promotes-kaitlyn-slack-to-assistant-coach/
July 6, 20232 yr Author Hard to see why he wouldn’t just promoted Molly Jacobsen, who is already the volunteer assistant
July 6, 20232 yr 23 hours ago, shadow_operative2.0 said: I also didn't realize ASU was 'Forks Up' until a beach volleyball commit the other day. Guess Shocker ain't real PC. shouldn't it be "Fork 'em"
July 7, 20232 yr Author 2 hours ago, bschoolprof said: Short trip for her from Stillwater to Norman. Probably not wrong. I could see everyone from FSU, UCLA, OU and Bama ready to throw the bag at her. I wouldn’t say OU is a given though Edited July 7, 20232 yr by Js1
July 7, 20232 yr 21 hours ago, Js1 said: Hard to see why he wouldn’t just promoted Molly Jacobsen, who is already the volunteer assistant
July 7, 20232 yr Author Good for Molly. Won’t feel bad when we have to face Mizzou and kick their ass after next season.
July 7, 20232 yr 16 hours ago, Rickylovesweed said: Wow Wonder if Coach White will test the waters on this? She is from Texas.
July 7, 20232 yr 47 minutes ago, HollidayHorn said: Wonder if Coach White will test the waters on this? She is from Texas. If he doesn’t reach out, he’s literally not doing his job. A top 5 pitcher in the nation you absolutely have to at least offer.
July 7, 20232 yr Happy for Molly ! Didn't realize she was from Iowa. Just got married a few months ago (nice story, with photos link 1). Always liked her demeanor and attitude. https://www.theknot.com/us/molly-jacobsen-and-robbie-mccargar-oct-2023/our-story In her year playing with the Longhorns, Jacobsen recorded a 14-6 record with 76 strikeouts. Her team also made a Super Regional appearance that season, The Iowa-native also brings experience in the Southeastern Conference. She totaled 19 wins, five saves, and 230 strikeouts with a 2.53 ERA over two seasons in Oxford. "Molly is an upcoming star in our profession," Anderson said in a press release, on Friday. "I've always admired her work ethic and determination in her playing career, which has carried over now to her coaching career. She has been mentored by some phenomenal softball minds in our game and I look forward to sharing the bullpen with her and our pitching staff." https://abc17news.com/sports/2023/07/07/mizzous-larrisa-anderson-adds-to-the-softball-staff/
July 7, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, perfectchaos007 said: If he doesn’t reach out, he’s literally not doing his job. A top 5 pitcher in the nation you absolutely have to at least offer. Absolutely. Throw a bunch of NIL money at her and see what happens
July 7, 20232 yr Author 3 minutes ago, HollidayHorn said: Absolutely. Throw a bunch of NIL money at her and see what happens Yep. You have to at least try. I’m sure we will reach out to her camp with an offer
July 8, 20232 yr 16 minutes ago, Vermin said: Saw that. Singleton tweeted this as well. I think we may have nabbed someone in the portal.
July 8, 20232 yr Coach White rarely tweets, so his tweet caught my eye when it showed up on my feed. Maybe the coaches just got a raise or a better parking spot. Who knows.
July 8, 20232 yr Author Some speculation that it’s an infielder from Notre Dame. Not Vawter and not yet Maxwell Which, yes, if she can play 3rd and push Scott back to CF
July 8, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Js1 said: Some speculation that it’s an infielder from Notre Dame. Not Vawter and not yet Maxwell Which, yes, if she can play 3rd and push Scott back to CF
July 8, 20232 yr Author .382 would be tied for 1st on our team last year, 10 HR would be 2nd on the team and 38 RBI would be 4th.
July 8, 20232 yr https://und.com/sports/softball/roster/season/2022-23/player/joley-mitchell/ Impressive ! Hometown Rose Bud, Ark All ACC 1st Team, 15-17 SB's Perhaps Arkansas was not interested or NIL. Arkansas' hitting was not good last year. Edited July 8, 20232 yr by torre
July 8, 20232 yr Author Doubled her HRs from last year to this year, triples her stolen bases. If it’s her, it’s a new infield piece and at the plate Either Mike was angling for a big pitching fish (Maxwell) or is comfortable with Morgan, Simpson, Gutierrez and Kavan
July 11, 20232 yr If Texas added Maxwell and the ND player who would have a better roster than us? OU? That might be it.
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