1 prospect in the class of 2021. As a sign of the respect she's earned from coaches and teammates since her arrival, Bahl was given the start in the season-opener against UC-Santa Barbara in February and pitched two scoreless innings. You can find out more about which cookies we are using in ourPrivacy Policy. Then came another bunt and another error, only this time she couldn't field the ball cleanly and loaded the bases with no outs. NORMAN OU freshman pitcher Jordy Bahl "has been in the bullpen throwing pitches," Sooners softball coach Patty Gasso said Wednesday. Elam didn't see a hint of panic from her against Kentucky. Fidge, who hails from Adelaide, Australia, is the 13th player from the country to suit up for the Rainbow Wahine, joining former All-Americans Brooke Wilkins, Kelly Gentle, and Kaia Parnaby. JT Gasso is an assistant softball coach for the Sooners under his mother, Patty Gasso. 1 overall? "It happened," Gasso says. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. Contact/Follow us@SoonersWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. I just dont let that happen because thats not who we are and if I allow that to happen, it just starts to bleed into everything else that were doing., More:2022 NCAA softball tournament: Schedule, bracket, game times, TV listings, past champions. With an aggressive schedule, youth and a 'Bear'. Gasso's impressed. So intensity is a something of a shared trait. Bahl is 21-1 with a 0.95 ERA, starting 23 of the Sooners 51 games so far this season. 1, and Bahl is the ace of the staff. She was the only Big 12 player to make the list. 1 recruit Jordy Bahl has won the Big 12s Freshman of the Year and Co-Pitcher of the Year awards for the 2022 season in 16 by FloSoftball Batted .463 on 38 hits with 27 RBIs and five homeruns her junior season. When things went wrong -- and she can rest assured that they inevitably will as the Sooners aim to defend their title over the coming weeks -- she didn't lose her cool. Paced the Sooners in the circle with 141.1 innings pitched, 33 appearances and 205 strikeouts Had a 22-1 record in the circle Finished with a 1.09 ERA that ranked sixth in the country Had six double-digit strikeout performances on the year Threw one individual perfect game (vs. CSU-Fullerton, 2/25) and one solo no-hitter (vs. Iowa, 3/20) Combined on one perfect game and two no-hitters Was exceptional in Big 12 play with a 1.30 ERA in 53.2 IP to go with 71 K to 13 BB, surrendering no home runs and a .157 opponent batting average in conference play Earned the win in Game Two of the Womens College World Series Championship Series, going 4.0 innings and striking out a pair vs. Texas (6/9) Had four strikeouts in 4.2 innings vs. UCLA in the WCWS Semifinals (6/6) Returned from injury to enter the circle in relief in OUs WCWS opener vs. Northwestern (6/2) Threw a complete game with six strikeouts to no walks vs. No. After her flawless performance against UCLA, Oklahoma Sooners pitcher Alex Storako was named the Big 12 Pitcher of the Week. But then she fielded a bunt and made a throwing error. She's just it's a whole other thing. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Bahl has an honest-to-goodness mental edge, Gasso says, that amplifies her raw talent. If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. Because pitching rules are so stringent in softball, they'll often dissect her windup and cry foul. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? Gamma Gaana Ltd. 2023, All Rights Reserved, Sports Spectrum Podcast - season - 1 Episodes, Oklahoma pitcher Jordy Bahl and coach JT Gasso on softball, faith and success Episode. 15 30 1xMar 1, 2023. The already stacked Oklahoma Softball pitching staff will be getting some additional firepower for the Womens College World Series, which begins this week. 1 prospect in the 2021 class and has already made sure to show Sooners fans she is worthy of such a distinction. University of Hawaii softball pitcher Millie Fidge was named the Big West Freshman of the Week on Monday. In 276 innings pitched, she'll allow only 54 hits and strike out 615 batters. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. She was a 2022 NFCA first-team All-American and named the 2022 NFCA Division I National Freshman of the Year. . Lack of diversity within collegiate sports leadership continues, College softball roundtable: Oklahoma's undefeated run, biggest surprises and more, The story behind Jocelyn Alo's record home run, Tom who? She has recruited and developed 20 first-team All-Americans, including stars like Keilani Ricketts and home run champ Jocelyn Alo. They beat the Blue Devils 4-0 and Liberty 1-0. She was a 2022 NFCA first-team All-American and named the 2022 NFCA Division I National Freshman of the Year. But Bahl isn't like that. Family games of whiffle ball were especially intense. Trautwein leads the nation with a 0.42 ERA while May is sixth at 0.99, one spot behind Bahl. More: How was UCF's softball program built? So that might be the strategy we have going forward. Gasso wanted Bahl to come to Oklahoma. WebIn her first season of 2022, she dominated her freshman campaign going 22-1 with a 1.09 ERA and 205 strikeouts in 33 appearances. Pickens has recorded two wins this season, both No one told her to behave that way. Gasso sized her up: 5-foot-7, lean, clearly no stranger to the gym. UCLA star Maya Brady establishes herself in a famous family. on Sunday. But new pitcher, same story and Haley Lee was at the plate. In her first season of 2022, she dominated her freshman campaign going 22-1 with a 1.09 ERA and 205 strikeouts in 33 appearances. Record Book She was a 2022 NFCA First Team All-American and named the 2022 NFCA Division 1 Freshman of the Year. It's a whole other something I've not seen before. They beat the Blue Devils 4-0 and Liberty 1-0. Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) February 26, a freshman, is leading the team in average right now. This is her first true road game and her first time in front of a hostile crowd. The 2021 national champion banner is unveiled during the 2021 OU softball national championship celebration at Marita Hynes Field on June 12. Gasso also said catcher Kinzie Hansen, who was limited to one pinch-hit at-bat during last weekend's regional due to an ankle injury, was on track to return against UCF. The Oklahoma Sooners opened the 2023 season with wins over No. "Yeah," Bahl says, "it runs in the blood.". Freshman right-handed pitcher Kierston Deal finished in the circle, striking out two batters in the top of the fifth inning. Please check your email for a confirmation. 7 Oklahoma State (5/5) Struck out a combined 10 in 9.0 innings pitched over two games at Kansas (4/29-5/1) Fanned six and surrendered just one hit in a run-rule win over Iowa State (4/23) Ked nine in six innings in her only loss of the season at No. 17 Tennessee at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic (2/26) Threw her first solo perfect game with 11 strikeouts vs. CSU-Fullerton at the MNCC (2/25) Fanned 14 in a big early season win over No. Contact/Follow us@SoonersWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. It was the only school she'd visited and it was 45 minutes from home. The Sooners had what will be one of their toughest practice days of the postseason Tuesday as Gasso works to get her team ready for the postseason. Sure, this is a big crowd and things are going against you, Gasso tells her star freshman, but that tension you feel is completely normal. NCAA Super Regional at Marita Hynes Field: Tramel: OU softball star Lynnsie Elam living out her late mother's softball dream, This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OU softball: Jordy Bahl pitching again; NCAA Super Regional status TBD, NCAA Super Regional against Central Florida, How was UCF's softball program built? As a freshman last season, Nicole May pitched in some critical moments. In 2022, she dominated her freshman campaign by going 22-1 with a 1.09 ERA and 205 strikeouts in 33 appearances. 20 recruit and No. The Oklahoma Sooners' offense has been really good through the first few weeks of the season, but they still have room to improve. It's why Gasso isn't afraid to say, "I know how big this young lady's gonna get.". Rocha says the difference between good and great is preparation -- understanding how to manage the game and prepare for opponents. With No. Dont strike out, read why for yourself! Im not sure but if she did anything today, it was very, very, very light, Gasso said. That's the number of pitchers in their rotation who have posted a sub-1.00 ERA, making them an absolute nightmare for any batter to face. 7 pitcher in the 2022 class by Extra Innings Softball. 1 in USA TODAY NFCA Coaches Poll, but UCLA still garners a first place vote, 'Bombs Away': Social Media Reacts to Sooners dominant win over No. But she steered clear of the crowd of coaches and assistants, opting for a quiet spot near the visitor's bench to watch Bahl pitch, which began in an unusual way. Gasso said Bahl is anxious to get back in the circle. But the right-handed pitcher had recently reopened her recruitment, and everyone wanted a piece of her. You can also follow John on Twitter @john9williams. The steady simmer she usually competes with turns into a rolling boil, prompting a quick timeout and a visit from Gasso, who approaches the circle projecting a sense of calm. 1 in the major Top 25 polls after a one-week dip. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 2023 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which SEC slugger is No. More:Mackenzie Donihoo enters transfer portal, 'no longer part of OU softball'. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. After spending the first four seasons of her college career at North Texas, Trautwein transferred to OU where shell make her tournament debut. 2022 NFCA First Team All-American 2022 NFCA Division I National Freshman of the Year 2022 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top 10 Finalist 2022 All-Big 12 First Team 2022 Big 12 Co-Pitcher of the Year 2022 Big 12 Freshman of the Year 2022 NFCA All-Central Region First Team Three-time Big 12 Pitcher of the Week (2/15, 3/1, 3/22/22), Record Book
On Saturday, Fidge tossed a complete game during In her 28 years at Oklahoma, she has won five national championships and amassed more wins than anyone in Big 12 history. Though Jocelyn Alo didn't replicate her record-setting freshman season from 2018, the Oklahoma slugger still ranks among the top 10 softball players in 2020. No. How's this for elite: In May 2020, Bahl will win the first of two consecutive Gatorade Nebraska Player of the Year awards. 8 Arizona (2/26) Compiled 15 strikeouts across three games at the Houston Classic, collecting a pair of wins in the circle (2/18-20) Struck out a career-high 10 batters in an exceptional complete-game, 2-hit, zero run performance vs. Mississippi State at the Mark Campbell Invite (2/11) Combined on a perfect game with Trautwein and Jordy Bahl in the season opener at UC-Santa Barbara (2/10). Of her Big this young lady 's gon na get. ``: //scorestream.com/apiJsCdn/widgets/embed.js > < >... 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