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The University of Utah Athletics
2011 Utah Softball Preview: Pitchers
2/3/2011 12:00 AM | Softball
Feb. 3, 2011
With the first pitch of the 2011 Utah softball campaign seven days away, utahutes.com preps fans for the beginning of the season with a breakdown of the Ute roster as well as a look at the upcoming schedule. This is the fourth in a five-part series about the student-athletes Utah has at each position heading into the season as well as the competition they will face.
Monday, Jan. 31: Infield
Tuesday, Feb. 1: Outfield
Wednesday, Feb. 2: Catchers
Thursday, Feb. 3: Pitchers
Friday, Feb. 4: Schedule
Newcomer Generra Nielson To Make Immediate Impact:
Even though Utah has a stable of four pitchers, junior Generra Nielson has emerged as the leader of the group. Nielson earned Region 18 honors twice at the College of Southern Idaho and was named the Utah 2A State Player of the Year during her senior season at San Juan High School in Blanding, Utah.
"[Nielson] came right in and had a great fall," Utah head coach Amy Hogue said. "She proved that she is ready to lead our team this spring.
"I have not gone into the spring with as much confidence since I started coaching here. A strong pitcher in the circle is what this program has been waiting for."
Brittany Parker, a returning senior pitcher, is recovering nicely from shoulder surgery and is work hard to be full strength by the start of the season. Joni Cook will provide depth for the pitching staff and will also contribute to the team in other aspects.
"[Cook] is our No. 1 pinch hitter off the bench and could potentially start at DP," Hogue said."
Freshman Naomi Amu will be a dual threat for the Utes on the mound as a closer and at the plate.
"[Amu] is a power hitter who will help replace [Utah's career home run leader] Kara Foster in the lineup," Hogue said. "She had three home runs in the first game this fall, but she's a freshman so she will probably take her knocks.
"We recruited [Amu] as a hitter but we knew she had experience on the mound. She throws the ball hard, hitting 66-67 miles per hour, and looks ready to throw innings right out of the chute for us."
Player Notes:
Generra Nielson
Jr. ? R/R ? 5-6 ? Blanding, Utah ? College of Southern Idaho
Nielson Notes: Emerged as leader of pitching staff during fall ball ... has the potential to be a difference-maker on the mound for the Utes ... could make every start this season if she can physically handle the work load ... comes to Utah after an impressive career at the College of Southern Idaho, where she set three school records and was an All-American in 2010.
Brittany Parker
Sr. ? P ? R/R ? 5-9 ? Murray, Utah ? Murray H.S.
Parker Notes: Will compete for starting opportunities on the mound after she recovers from injury ... struck out season-high nine in complete game at BYU last season (4/9) ... has throw 12 career complete games ... may be used as a designated player.
Joni Cook
Jr. ? P/DP ? R/R ? 5-8 ? Eagle, Idaho ? Eagle H.S
Cook Notes: Emerged as one of Utah's top offensive threats during 2010 conference season ... one of the top hitters in the league during Mountain West Conference play last year ... will see time as designated player ... will have a chance to compete for a spot in the pitching rotation.
Naomi Amu
Fr. ? INF-P ? Oceanside, Calif. ? El Camino H.S.
Amu Notes: Swings a big bat with a lot of power ... very aggressive at the plate ... comes from the perennial power, The Next Level, in Southern California ... will be used as a closer on the mound in late-game situations ... enjoyed an accomplished high school career and participated in the National Elite Futures Camp in 2007 and 2008 as well as the adidas Futures Top 100 Camp in 2008.
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