(SB) Ongoing UF Softball Commentary

The fielding % is an actual red flag. However it’s a new left side and I have faith that they will gel. I think we all know the value CTW puts on defense. I’ve heard from multiple former players, announcers and yes even the radio guys that CTWs defensive drills are legendary. I also think the pitching will steady improve as Ava finds her groove and Red gets eased back into game shape.

 

They will have to forfeit

 

Back to this. Hate saying it but both are great teams however…I honestly believe all the gaudy numbers and streaks OU put up never would have happened if they were in the SEC. If either team wilts (hopefully both lol) I’d bet on it being Texas. Mike White and his Oregon transfers made Texas better but his teams for whatever reasons always seem to collapse when the lights are brightest. FYI I liked Mike White until many here told me not too lol. I find the kiwi accent charming, what can I say lol.

 

And pay a fine for turning down the bowl game/game.

 

they really need to follow the men and go to 30 conferance games, eliminate some of the stat building games

 

Honestly the errors from Korbe and her struggles at the plate surprised me the most. Whatever funk she was in she seems to be coming out of it! Let’s not forget her academic workload as a future cardio thoracic surgeon is mind boggling to a simpleton like me. Mia has made some poor errors but she’s countered with some spectacular defensive plays not to mention her bat has arrived. It’s early, our Lady Gators are doing great! There’s always room for improvement but I’m so excited and absolutely believe this will be a VERY special season.

 

It's perfectly obvious to me that the team started the season mostly hot (.375 BA through Stetson game), saw a dip in performance the week of the Bubly Invitational (.355 BA for that weekend), and improved to a scorching pace in Arizona (.444 BA). Not sure why so many are so resistant to that narrative. Had things continued their downward trajectory it would have been worrisome. They've turned it around for now. We'll see what happens this weekend against more poor competition.

 

When we look at fielding percentage only we don’t get the whole picture. A failure to turn a makable double play, being out of position, fielding a ball cleanly but slow to release, misdeed foul ball anttempts and many other things are just as bad as an error. Last year, there were quite a few missed opportunities between 2b and as. Also for a time just before we got hot, it seemed Skyler was out of position quite often with left hand hitters get hits on the left side of second base. This may not have been her fault. Also remember the botched run down. And so on…

 

Imo most here are mature and quality, well educated fans in the sport we love most. Healthy, positive debate is what I believe this thread was created for. Not everyone will agree with everything anyone says all the time so don’t sweat the small sh!t.

 

And Liv needs to get more quality innings.Kara has quality pitches, but her control needs to vastly improve. I like Ava as the No 1 reliever and Red as the No.2 starter.

 

For me the Kara experiment is over. I want Olivia to get more opportunities. Btw did you really downvote me intentionally or are you cursed with fat fingers as I am?

 

Fat thumb… I tried to change it

 

It’s a disease lol

 

Also true

 

Totally off topic but…for those without SECN+ when the game is over you’re just left with this sec screen and a funky beat. That funky beat happens to be my three year olds favorite song! He can’t stop dancing and gyrating to it so I just leave it on lol.

 

Routine is not when a runner is right in front of you as the ball is coming through. But I can see how you could think that.