Monica Abbott - Rise and Shine
04/20/23 • 55 min
Jenna is joined by retired Team USA pitcher, 2X Olympic silver medalist, 16 year pro, 6x Japan Softball League Champion, 5X NPF league Champion, Tennessee Hall of Famer, 4X All-American, and NCAA record holder - the legendary lefty, Monica Abbott! They talk about reflecting on her career from beginning to end, her impact on the game from college to pro and the Olympics (twice), retirement, telling her story in her new book, what’s next for her, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:13 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:13-00:50:45 Interview
00:50:45-00:55:01 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
Twitter: @BleavInSoftball
Instagram: @bleavinsoftball
Jenna is joined by retired Team USA pitcher, 2X Olympic silver medalist, 16 year pro, 6x Japan Softball League Champion, 5X NPF league Champion, Tennessee Hall of Famer, 4X All-American, and NCAA record holder - the legendary lefty, Monica Abbott! They talk about reflecting on her career from beginning to end, her impact on the game from college to pro and the Olympics (twice), retirement, telling her story in her new book, what’s next for her, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:13 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:13-00:50:45 Interview
00:50:45-00:55:01 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
Twitter: @BleavInSoftball
Instagram: @bleavinsoftball
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Caitlin Lowe - Bear Down
Jenna is joined by Arizona Head Coach, only first year head coach to go to the WCWS since 1988, Olympic silver medalist, USSSA Hall of Famer, 4X All-American at Arizona, 2X national champion, and one of the best center fielders to ever do it, Caitlin Lowe! They talk about leading her alma mater, her relationship with Mike Candrea, coaching with former teammates Taryne Mowatt and Lauren Lappin, the Wildcats’ culture, her playing days, slapping, and more.
00:00:00-00:08:21 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:08:21-00:57:00 Interview
00:57:00-00:59:51 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
Twitter: @BleavInSoftball
Instagram: @bleavinsoftball
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00:00:00-00:04:54 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:04:54-00:59:07 Interview
00:59:07-01:01:39 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
Twitter: @BleavInSoftball
Instagram: @bleavinsoftball
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