Arrr! Karlyn Pickens, a lass of Tennessee, hurls the swiftest cannonball in NCAA lore! Aye, what a jolly surprise!
2025-03-26
Avast ye hearties! Never before had a lass in the NCAA tossed a pitch at a blisterin’ 78 mph, but lo and behold, on Monday, the mighty Karlyn Pickens of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers unleashed a cannonball so swift, it’d make Poseidon’s fish flee in terror! Yarrr!
Arrr mateys! Gather 'round and lend yer ears to the tale of Karlyn Pickens, a true lass of the diamond from the land of Tennessee! On a fateful day, she set sail on the mound and hurled the fastest pitch ever recorded in the history of collegiate softball—a blisterin’ 78.2 mph, faster than a cannonball fired from a pirate ship! This grand spectacle occurred in the sixth inning against them scallywags known as the Arkansas Lady Razorbacks.Before this, Karlyn was tied with the legendary Monica Abbott at a mere 77 mph, but she outdid herself like a true buccaneer out for treasure! With her trusty crew at her side, she led the Lady Volunteers to a triumphant victory of 3-2, striking fear into the hearts of six opponents as she sent 'em back to Davy Jones’ locker.
When asked about her moment of glory, Karlyn beamed brighter than a chest of gold! She shared the joy with her crew, feelin’ the waves of emotion crashin’ upon her. With her impressive 0.86 ERA, this lass be surely a contender for SEC Pitcher of the Year! So hoist the sails and raise a tankard to Karlyn—may her legend sail on the winds of time!