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2019 NPF Draft
The 2019 NPF College Draft was the 16th annual collegiate draft for the National Pro Fastpitch. It took place April 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee at Acme Feed & Seed, a downtown entertainment venue. It was available for internet viewing via NPFTV, the league's streaming platform. The Chicago Bandits selected Kelly Barnhill from Florida with the first overall pick in the draft. Draft Selections Position key: C = catcher; INF = infielder; SS = shortstop; OF = outfielder; UT = Utility infielder; P = pitcher; RHP = right-handed pitcher; LHP = left-handed pitcher In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throws ("Pitch (baseball), pitches") the Baseball (ball), baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of out (baseball), retiring a batter (baseball), batter, ... Positions will be listed as combined for those who can play multiple positions. Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Draft notes Round 1: R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Softball
Softball is a Variations of baseball, variation of baseball, the difference being that it is played with a larger ball, on a smaller field, and with only underhand pitches (where the ball is released while the hand is primarily below the ball) permitted. Softball is played competitively at club levels, the college level, and the #Professional leagues, professional level. The game was created in 1887 in Chicago by George Hancock (softball), George Hancock. There are two rule sets for softball generally: ''slow-pitch softball'' and ''fastpitch softball, fastpitch''. Slow-pitch softball is commonly played recreationally, while women's fastpitch softball was a Summer Olympic Games#List of Olympic sports, Summer Olympic sport and can be Women Professional Fastpitch, played professionally. Softball was not included in the 2024 Summer Olympics but will return for the 2028 Summer Olympics. Depending on the variety being played and the age and gender of the players, the particulars of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of All-NPF Players
The following is a list of National Pro Fastpitch players who have been selected for the All-NPF Team at least once in their careers. Each year's All-NPF Team recognizes players for excellence on the field during the season. Since 2006, the All-NPF Team has been selected by the league and announced during the awards banquet after the end of the regular season. In 2019, a player is named at each fielding position, four pitchers, a designated player, and five 'At-Large' selections. (Multiple players are selected if there is a tie in voting.) From 2003–2005, NPF players were named to an All-Star teams and played All-Star games, in various formats. The list below includes selections to those All-Star teams for 2003–2005. In 2008 "Team NPF" played exhibition games against the 2008 United States women's national softball team These "Team NPF" selections are NOT included below; 2008 includes only those named to the 2008 All-NPF Team. As of the conclusion of 2019, Kelly Kretschman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taran Alvelo
Taran Mackenzie Alvelo (born June 14, 1996) is an American professional softball player for the USSSA Pride of the Women's Professional Fastpitch (WPF). She played college softball at Washington, where she led the Huskies to three consecutive Women's College World Series appearances from 2017 to 2019. She represented Puerto Rico at the World Cup of Softball, and won a gold medal at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games. Alvelo stands at 5’10. Weighing 350 Early life Alvelo attended Bloom-Carroll High School in Carroll, Ohio. College career Alvelo made her college softball debut for Washington on February 12, 2016, throwing a complete game in a 10-3 shutout of No. 9 Oklahoma. She finished her freshman season with an 18-7 record, leading the Huskies in starts, complete games, innings pitched, and strikeouts, despite missing the final two series of the regular season with an ankle injury. Following the season she was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year. She returned on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auburn Tigers Softball
The Auburn Tigers softball team is an American softball team, representing the Auburn Tigers from Auburn University Auburn University (AU or Auburn) is a Public university, public Land-grant university, land-grant research university in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 26,800 undergraduate students, over 6,100 post-graduate students, and a tota .... Their first season was 1997. The Auburn Tigers play their home games at Jane B. Moore Field. History Head coaches Awards and honors Conference awards ; SEC Player of the Year * Kasey Cooper (2016) ; SEC Pitcher of the Year *Maddie Penta (2023) ; SEC Freshman of the Year *Sara Dean (2002) All-Americans ''2015 Auburn University Softball Media Supplement'', http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/aub/sports/w-softbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/prospectus/prospectus.pdf References External links * {{Southeastern Conference softball navbox Sports clubs and teams established in 1997 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arizona Wildcats Softball
The Arizona Wildcats softball team represents the University of Arizona in NCAA Division I Softball. Having claimed eight national championships (second only to UCLA Bruins softball, UCLA), the team is one of the most successful in the history of the sport. It plays its home games at Rita Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, AZ. The team was formerly coached by Mike Candrea, who began his UA coaching career in 1986 and announced his retirement on June 8, 2021. He retired as the all time winningest coach in Collegiate softball history with 1,674 wins, more Collegiate national titles with 8 and the fourth most wins of any coach in any NCAA sport. On August 4, 2023, Arizona announced it would join the Big 12 Conference along with Arizona State Sun Devils football, Arizona State, Colorado Buffaloes football, Colorado, and Utah Utes football, Utah beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. History 1974 to 1985 The Arizona Wildcats officially began softball play in 1974 under head c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LSU Tigers Softball
The LSU Tigers softball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and plays home games in Tiger Park. The team is currently coached by Beth Torina. History LSU has won nine Western Division titles, five regular season SEC championships and five SEC tournament championships. LSU has also appeared in six Women's College World Series and nineteen NCAA tournaments. The team has finished third at the Women's College World series four times (2001, 2004, 2015, 2016) and fifth two times (2012, 2017). Carol Smith era (1979-1981) LSU softball had its beginnings in 1979 with a team coached by Carol Smith. However, after only three seasons, LSU decided to disband its softball program. During Smith's tenure, she coached the team to an overall record of 45–28 (.616). Cathy Compton era (1997-1998) In 1997 the Southeastern Conference decided to begin sponsoring softball, partly to help member in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Sánchez
Amanda Sánchez is an American softball player of Mexican descent and member of the Mexico women's national softball team. She represented Team Mexico at the 2020 Summer Olympics. College career Sánchez began her collegiate career at Missouri. As a freshman in 2015 she posted a .347 batting average, and ranked second on the team in home runs (14), RBI (56), total bases (108), and extra base hits (20). Following the season she was named to the Freshman All-SEC team. During her sophomore year in 2016 she posted a .354 batting average, with 62 hits, six home runs, seven doubles, 42 RBI, and three stolen bases. During her junior year in 2017, she posted a .308 batting average with four doubles, three home runs and six RBI, before she suffered a season-ending injury on March 17, 2017. She was injured when she was thrown out at home while attempting to score on a wild pitch in a game against Ohio State. She applied for medical hardship and gained another year of eligibility. During h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgia Bulldogs Softball
The Georgia Bulldogs softball team represents University of Georgia in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Southeastern Conference. The Bulldogs are currently led by head coach Tony Baldwin Tony Baldwin (born March 20, 1973) is an American softball coach and currently the head coach for the Georgia Bulldogs softball, Georgia Bulldogs softball team. Early life and education Tony Baldwin was born on March 20, 1973, in Bloomington, .... The team plays its home games at Jack Turner Stadium located on the university's campus. History Coaching history Championships Conference Championships Divisional Championships Conference Tournament Championships Coaching staff Notable players Sources: National awards ; NFCA Golden Shoe Award *Cortni Emanuel, 2018 Conference awards ; SEC Player of the Year *Kim Wendland, 2005 ; SEC Pitcher of the Year *Michelle Green, 2003, 2005 ; SEC Freshman of the Year *Geri Ann Glasco, 2013 References {{DEFAUL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oklahoma Sooners Softball
The Oklahoma Sooners softball team represents the University of Oklahoma in NCAA Division I college softball. The team competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and plays its home games at Love's Field in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners are currently led by head coach Patty Gasso. Oklahoma has won their conference title 16 times, and their conference tournament ten times, winning the Big 12 Conference softball tournament, Big 12 Conference tournament nine times and the SEC softball tournament, SEC tournament once. They have been to the NCAA Division I Softball Championship, NCAA tournament 31 times, advanced to the NCAA Women's College World Series 18 times, and has won the NCAA championship 8 times. Oklahoma also appeared in the AIAW Women's College World Series 4 times. History The Sooners won their first national championship back in 2000. They swept Harvard, Cal-State Northridge, and Oregon State at their home regionals to advance to their first appearance in the Women's C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan Taylor (softball)
Jordan Lee Taylor (born October 24, 1988) is an American, former collegiate All-American, 3-time professional All-Star right-handed softball pitcher originally from Santa Clarita, California. She played for the Michigan Wolverines softball team from 2008–2011 and Team USA. She was drafted #11 and played from 2011-18 in the National Pro Fastpitch where she is currently the career leader in saves. She is the career Big Ten Conference career leader in strikeouts and also ranks in numerous records for the Wolverines, the conference and in the NCAA Division I. Valencia Taylor played high school softball at Valencia High School in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California. As a Senior in 2007, she compiled a perfect record of 32-0, setting the record for "the best record in state history." During the 2007 season, she threw 24 shutouts and four no-hitters and allowed only six earned runs in 216 innings pitched for a 0.19 ERA. She also struck out 406 batters for an average of 13.2 str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aussie Spirit
The Aussie Peppers were a professional softball team based in North Mankato, Minnesota. They were founded in 2018 as the Aussie Spirit as part of the National Pro Fastpitch National Pro Fastpitch (NPF), formerly the Women's Pro Softball League (WPSL), was a professional women's softball league in the United States. The teams battled for the Cowles Cup. The WPSL was founded in 1997 and folded in 2001; the NPF revive ... league. The Aussie Peppers are partnered with the Australia women's national softball team and played their games at the Caswell Park Softball Complex. Current players References External linksOfficial Site {{National Pro Fastpitch Softball teams in the United States Sports clubs and teams in Minnesota National Pro Fastpitch teams 2018 establishments in Minnesota Sports clubs and teams established in 2018 Softball in Australia Mankato, Minnesota ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sydney Romero
Sydney Joy Romero (born March 8, 1997) is a Mexican American professional softball player for the Talons of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) and current assistant coach for Oregon. She previously played college softball for the Oklahoma Sooners, where she set numerous program records and led the Sooners to four consecutive Women's College World Series appearances from 2016 to 2019, and won the national championship as a Freshman in 2016 and Sophomore in 2017. She played professionally for the USSSA Pride of National Pro Fastpitch. She represented Mexico at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Early life Romero attended Vista Murrieta High School, where she was a three-time First-Team All-Southwestern League honoree, and was named a 2014 Underclass All-American. College career During her freshman year in 2016, Romero played in 64 games, where she struck out just four times in 211 at-bats on the season, giving her the third-best strikeout ratio in program history at 52.75 at-bats ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
