2024 Season Thread

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:01 pm

Looks like they have hired a new pitching coach.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:03 pm

Here is an article about Christian Conrad, https://d1softball.com/arizona-expected ... ing-coach/

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:55 pm

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:21 pm

Incoming pitchers Ryan Maddox and Brooke Mannon named Gatorade Player of the Year for their home states, https://www.azdesertswarm.com/softball/ ... ayers-year

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:19 pm

I think we'd might like to add this pitcher don't ya think?

https://www.si.com/college/oklahoma/sof ... n%20Monday.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:23 pm

Sounds like she wants play on Nebraska by her comments

TheCatInTheHat · Post by **TheCatInTheHat** » 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)

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Tue Aug 22, 2023 11:08 am

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.

TheCatInTheHat · Post by **TheCatInTheHat** » Tue Aug 22, 2023 11:43 am

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.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Tue Aug 22, 2023 11:59 am

They better be able to fucking pitch.

TheCatInTheHat · Post by **TheCatInTheHat** » Tue Aug 22, 2023 1:15 pm

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.

Carcassdragger · Post by **Carcassdragger** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:34 am

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.

TheCatInTheHat · Post by **TheCatInTheHat** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 3:14 pm

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.

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:11 pm

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Thu Nov 30, 2023 4:37 pm

The 2024 schedule has been released. They don't have a road game until 3/1/24.
https://arizonawildcats.com/sports/soft ... edule/2024

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » 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

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:08 pm

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:33 pm

That is a huge loss losing Maddox for the year. I was really looking forward to seeing her pitch.

Carcassdragger · Post by **Carcassdragger** » Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:47 am

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.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:30 pm

arizonawildcats · Post by **arizonawildcats** » Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:03 pm

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Sun Feb 11, 2024 2:01 pm

Silva has looked very impressive. With Netz out, she is their #1 pitcher.

Frybry02 · Post by **Frybry02** » 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?

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:15 am

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.

Frybry02 · Post by **Frybry02** » Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:31 pm

Thanks. I couldn’t find anything on the interwebs

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:58 pm

Nice win. Cats are 8-0 to start the season.

Frybry02 · Post by **Frybry02** » 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

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » 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.

Frybry02 · Post by **Frybry02** » 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.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:52 am

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.

Frybry02 · Post by **Frybry02** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:58 am

Tough first inning yesterday. But battled back and a couple chances to get in front.

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:02 am

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.

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Tue Feb 20, 2024 12:18 pm

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:23 pm

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:28 pm

Is this normal, so much time on the mound before releasing the pitch?

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:57 pm

Frybry02 · Post by **Frybry02** » Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:18 pm

They just don’t give up!!

Frybry02 · Post by **Frybry02** » 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?

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:50 pm

I'm kinda amazed we managed to win with how many times we loaded the bases only to not score.

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:12 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?

Outside of ruling her safe, I have no idea wtf else he was signaling lol.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » 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.

Frybry02 · Post by **Frybry02** » Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:49 am

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.

Frybry02 · Post by **Frybry02** » Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:13 pm

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.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:11 am

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:26 pm

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:49 pm

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Sat Mar 30, 2024 7:56 am

Cats run rule #7 Stanford.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:30 pm

Cats beat #22 Oregon in eight innings and take 2 of three 3 from the Ducks.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:06 pm

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:40 pm

I love making the Scummies look even dumber than they already are.

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