Jennifer Mancuso

Softball’s Kajikawa Classic Preview The Kajikawa Classic, hosted by Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, opens the 2013 season for some of the nation’s top teams. The tournament will begin Thursday, February 7, 2013 and run through Sunday, February 10,…

Oregon DucksPac-12 (39-15, 13-9)  The Oregon Ducks are led in the circle by the power pitching of junior Jessica Moore who posted a 2.43 ERA and 209 strike outs in 244 innings.  Leading the way at the plate for the…

Oklahoma SoonersBig 12 (45-8, 19-5)  The Sooners are led in the circle by junior pitcher Keilani Ricketts. She is 26-7 with an ERA of 1.13, which is eighth in the nation. She has also tallied 325 strikeouts; good enough for…

UCLA BruinsPac-12 (36-18, 12-12)  The Bruins are one of the most superior offensive teams in the country and lead the way in several categories including team batting average and homeruns per game. Led by freshman phenomenon Stephany LaRosa, who is…

California BearsPac-12 (50-4, 21-3)  Cal started their 2012 season with a bang by going 23-0, taking their first loss to Hawai’i at the Hawai’i Spring Fling in Honolulu. The Bears have maintained the number one spot in the rankings since…

Choosing the Right Softball Pitching Instructor: Part II In part I we discussed the types of pitching instructors to avoid. In this section we are going to illustrate what qualities a superior pitching coach should be able to demonstrate. 1.  …

Choosing the “Right” Softball Pitching Instructor: Part 1 Fastpitch softball remains one of the fastest growing sports for female athletes. Currently, there are more female fastpitch players than in any other time in the history of the sport. With this…