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2024 Season Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:01 pm
by Irish27
Looks like they have hired a new pitching coach.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:03 pm
by Irish27
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:55 pm
by 84Cat
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:21 pm
by Irish27
Incoming pitchers Ryan Maddox and Brooke Mannon named Gatorade Player of the Year for their home states,
https://www.azdesertswarm.com/softball/ ... ayers-year
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:19 pm
by EastCoastCat
I think we'd might like to add this pitcher don't ya think?
https://www.si.com/college/oklahoma/sof ... n%20Monday.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:23 pm
by azcat49
Sounds like she wants play on Nebraska by her comments
Softball Personnel
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 10:05 am
by TheCatInTheHat
Here's a list of key personnel, with their most recent available stats:
CF 21 Jasmine Perezchica Sr .361 0 HR
3B 30 Blaise Biringer Sr .365 1 HR
1B 20 Carlie Sculpin Sr .337 10 HR
RF 9 Allie Skaggs Sr .333 14 HR
C 26 Olivia DiNardo So .382 7 HR
DH 34 Devyn Netz Sr .303 13 HR
LF 4 Dakota Kennedy So .356 10 HR
SS 2 Tayler Biehl L So .295 0 HR
2B 24 Kaiah Altmeyer So .382 0 HR
DH 1 Miranda Stoddard Sr .260 9 HR (Kentucky Transfer - Sat Out Last Season)
OF 22 Paige Dimler Jr .282 5 HR
P 34 Devyn Netz Sr 3.88 135/40
P 6 Ryan Maddox (#6 National Recruit) Fr
P 1 Miranda Stoddard Sr 3.69 34/14 (Kentucky Transfer - Sat Out Last Season)
P 12 Sydney Somerndike So 4.01 39/12
P 15 Brooke Mannon (#17 National Recruit) Fr
P 3 Aissa Silva So 4.80 33/20
P 17 Ali Blanchard Sr 5.17 30/31
New Pitching Coach; Christian Conrad (Loyola Marymount)
New Hitting Coach: Josh Bloomer (South Carolina)
Re: Softball Personnel
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 11:08 am
by ChooChooCat
TheCatInTheHat wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2023 10:05 am
Here's a list of key personnel, with their most recent available stats:
CF 21 Jasmine Perezchica Sr .361 0 HR
3B 30 Blaise Biringer Sr .365 1 HR
1B 20 Carlie Sculpin Sr .337 10 HR
RF 9 Allie Skaggs Sr .333 14 HR
C 26 Olivia DiNardo So .382 7 HR
DH 34 Devyn Netz Sr .303 13 HR
LF 4 Dakota Kennedy So .356 10 HR
SS 2 Tayler Biehl L So .295 0 HR
2B 24 Kaiah Altmeyer So .382 0 HR
DH 1 Miranda Stoddard Sr .260 9 HR (Kentucky Transfer - Sat Out Last Season)
OF 22 Paige Dimler Jr .282 5 HR
P 34 Devyn Netz Sr 3.88 135/40
P 6 Ryan Maddox (#6 National Recruit) Fr
P 1 Miranda Stoddard Sr 3.69 34/14 (Kentucky Transfer - Sat Out Last Season)
P 12 Sydney Somerndike So 4.01 39/12
P 15 Brooke Mannon (#17 National Recruit) Fr
P 3 Aissa Silva So 4.80 33/20
P 17 Ali Blanchard Sr 5.17 30/31
New Pitching Coach; Christian Conrad (Loyola Marymount)
New Hitting Coach: Josh Bloomer (South Carolina)
Allie Skaggs is a 2B.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 11:43 am
by TheCatInTheHat
Yeah, and she'll probably be there. She's listed as "utility", and I just tried to throw last year's best performers at the wall with the newcomers mixed in. As usual, some may not do as well, and some may surprise. Caitlin may have to juggle a little to get the best bats and D in there, but it shouldn't be too tough.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 11:59 am
by EastCoastCat
They better be able to fucking pitch.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 1:15 pm
by TheCatInTheHat
Seems like a lot may depend on how well the Kentucky transfer and the two freshmen can do. And the impact of the new pitching coach.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:34 am
by Carcassdragger
For so many years, softball was what Arizona was known for. With the sport more popular than ever, it'd sure be great for us to get back to our previous status as a dynasty.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 3:14 pm
by TheCatInTheHat
Obviously, we want to be good every year, and it would be nice to have a final "vengeance ride" through the Pac-12, just to give each team a little something to remember us by. But, it'll be really interesting in the Big XII. Using this past season's final rankings, 1.) Oklahoma and 11.) Texas are gone. Oklahoma St finished 6th, and they've been on a bit of a roll under their current coach, but they seem fairly manageable over the long haul. Utah had an unprecedented good year finishing 8th, and Baylor was 22nd. So that whole situation looks like a real opportunity for us.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:11 pm
by 84Cat
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2023 4:37 pm
by Irish27
The 2024 schedule has been released. They don't have a road game until 3/1/24.
https://arizonawildcats.com/sports/soft ... edule/2024
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:19 am
by Irish27
Cats not ranked in Softball America's preseason rankings,
https://goaztecs.com/news/2024/1/11/azt ... -poll.aspx
Softball America Preseason Top-25
1. Oklahoma
2. Tennessee
3. Florida State
4. Stanford
5. Clemson
6. Georgia
7. Texas
8. Arkansas
9. Duke
10. UCLA
11. Baylor
12. LSU
13. Utah
14. Oklahoma State
15. Nebraska
16. Oregon
17. South Carolina
18. Virginia Tech
19. Texas A&M
20. Auburn
21. Alabama
22. Washington
23. Louisiana
24. Florida
25. San Diego State
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:08 pm
by UAEebs86
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:33 pm
by Irish27
That is a huge loss losing Maddox for the year. I was really looking forward to seeing her pitch.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:47 am
by Carcassdragger
Irish27 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:19 am
Cats not ranked in Softball America's preseason rankings,
https://goaztecs.com/news/2024/1/11/azt ... -poll.aspx
Softball America Preseason Top-25
1. Oklahoma
2. Tennessee
3. Florida State
4. Stanford
5. Clemson
6. Georgia
7. Texas
8. Arkansas
9. Duke
10. UCLA
11. Baylor
12. LSU
13. Utah
14. Oklahoma State
15. Nebraska
16. Oregon
17. South Carolina
18. Virginia Tech
19. Texas A&M
20. Auburn
21. Alabama
22. Washington
23. Louisiana
24. Florida
25. San Diego State
This program is not near what it used to be. Depending on how it goes, there might need to be a change after this season.
It's a shame that the Arizona Softball brand has lost its luster.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:30 pm
by Irish27
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:03 pm
by arizonawildcats
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2024 2:01 pm
by Irish27
Silva has looked very impressive. With Netz out, she is their #1 pitcher.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:37 pm
by Frybry02
Irish27 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2024 2:01 pm
Silva has looked very impressive. With Netz out, she is their #1 pitcher.
How long is Netz out?
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:15 am
by Irish27
Frybry02 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:37 pm
Irish27 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2024 2:01 pm
Silva has looked very impressive. With Netz out, she is their #1 pitcher.
How long is Netz out?
Lowe is not saying.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:31 pm
by Frybry02
Thanks. I couldn’t find anything on the interwebs
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:58 pm
by Irish27
Nice win. Cats are 8-0 to start the season.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:50 pm
by Frybry02
Is Perezchica injured too? I can’t find any info and haven’t seen her in the lineup
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:15 pm
by Irish27
Frybry02 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:50 pm
Is Perezchica injured too? I can’t find any info and haven’t seen her in the lineup
I am not aware that she is hurt. She played yesterday. It's not uncommon during the first month to see multiple line-ups to see what the young players can do. Altmeyer has been very impressive, as well as Shockey. Plus, Kennedy is not going to be benched.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:05 pm
by Frybry02
I agree. I have been really impressed by shockey. Kennedy is a stud and a hell of a defensive player too.
I did not expect pitching to be what is so far. I know they have played a lot of small schools, but Silva and Stoddard have pitched so well.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:52 am
by Irish27
Frybry02 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:05 pm
I agree. I have been really impressed by shockey. Kennedy is a stud and a hell of a defensive player too.
I did not expect pitching to be what is so far. I know they have played a lot of small schools, but Silva and Stoddard have pitched so well.
Even though it's early, the pitching has looked good. Maybe Conrad was a good choice to replace Mowatt, only time will tell.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:58 am
by Frybry02
Tough first inning yesterday. But battled back and a couple chances to get in front.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:02 am
by ChooChooCat
Irish27 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:15 pm
Frybry02 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:50 pm
Is Perezchica injured too? I can’t find any info and haven’t seen her in the lineup
I am not aware that she is hurt. She played yesterday. It's not uncommon during the first month to see multiple line-ups to see what the young players can do. Altmeyer has been very impressive, as well as Shockey. Plus, Kennedy is not going to be benched.
Yeah at this point it just seems like Altmeyer and Shockey have passed her on the depth chart. Kennedy obviously is an every game player.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 12:18 pm
by 84Cat
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:23 pm
by 84Cat
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:28 pm
by Merkin
Is this normal, so much time on the mound before releasing the pitch?
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:57 pm
by 84Cat
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:18 pm
by Frybry02
They just don’t give up!!
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:38 pm
by Frybry02
In the 14th, does anyone know what the umpire ruled on the play Mannon scored the tying run?
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:50 pm
by AZCatGirl
I'm kinda amazed we managed to win with how many times we loaded the bases only to not score.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:12 am
by ChooChooCat
Frybry02 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:38 pm
In the 14th, does anyone know what the umpire ruled on the play Mannon scored the tying run?
Outside of ruling her safe, I have no idea wtf else he was signaling lol.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:22 am
by Irish27
Frybry02 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:38 pm
In the 14th, does anyone know what the umpire ruled on the play Mannon scored the tying run?
Obstruction.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:49 am
by Frybry02
Irish27 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:22 am
Frybry02 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:38 pm
In the 14th, does anyone know what the umpire ruled on the play Mannon scored the tying run?
Obstruction.
I’m guessing on the catcher.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:13 pm
by Frybry02
I have no clue what the 3b coach was thinking there. The outfielder has the ball before Baringer even got to 3rd. No reason to make the 2nd out at home in a tie game. I understand wanting to be aggressive but that was dumb.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:11 am
by Irish27
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:26 pm
by 84Cat
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:49 pm
by 84Cat
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 7:56 am
by Irish27
Cats run rule #7 Stanford.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:30 pm
by Irish27
Cats beat #22 Oregon in eight innings and take 2 of three 3 from the Ducks.
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:06 pm
by Irish27
Re: 2024 Season Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:40 pm
by AZCatGirl
I love making the Scummies look even dumber than they already are.