FSU Softball 2022 a review with Mary Kitts

BaseballBiz takes a unique spin into the world of Collegiate Softball with FSU Softball Enthusiast Mary Kitts. Mary shares her insights into the 2022 NCAA Softball season

• Joanne Graf Invitational - The Tribe scored 35 runs in 4 games
• 2021 FSU had spirit fighting out of the loser’s bracket to be in the Finals in the World Series
• Oklahoma – Big Home Run hitters & FSU plays an effective small ball game
• FSU Pitchers returning including Danielle Watson
• 27 players on this year’s FSU team roster
• NCAA Extra Year of Eligibility for players who missed 
• Professional Softball League 
• Fierce nature and commitment of collegiate players. Softball players give it their all.
• Injuries – Kalie Mudge came back strong to lead the World Series in Hits
• What is a good batting average in softball?
• FSU stealing bases is definitely a strength
• Face Mask protection for players safety – 3rd base & pitchers adopting them
• 2022 NCAA Softball World Series contenders 
• UCF - Central Florida can be a contender
• Oklahoma and UCLA rivals
• Clearwater Invitational many of top 25 teams will be playing including FSU facing UCLA
• Where to watch the games – ESPNU, ESPN, ACC & SEC Networks
• 2021 Softball World Series 7 days straight play no days off. 4 hours sleep between games
• Top 25 NCAA Softball teams with 3 Florida teams
• Teams to Watch this year, Oklahoma, UCLA, Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma State, Michigan & Texas
• Lonni Alameda is one cool coach who delivers for FSU & Canadian Olympic team
• Limited Scholarships for Softball teams – Rosters have several volunteers
• No showers for the players, sometimes no team bathrooms, need better treatment of the players
• Softball audience and viewership is high NCAA seems to be lacking in support
• Oklahoma is the heart of Softball, The University and fans back them with Sooner Nation