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The University of Utah Athletics
Utah Softball Ranked No. 23 by CollegeSportsMadness.com
1/21/2016 12:00 AM | Softball
Jan. 21, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY - As the softball season gets ready to begin, Utah has been picked No. 23 nationally in the CollegeSportsMadness.com Preseason Poll.
Utah had a breakthrough season in 2015 as they worked their way into the top 25 and caused plenty of havoc for the rest of the Pac-12 conference, especially at home. Most of the key players are back in 2016 and that should give Utah softball fans plenty of confidence heading into a challenging spring schedule.
Utah had a breakthrough season in 2015 as they worked their way into the top 25 and caused plenty of havoc for the rest of the Pac-12 conference, especially at home. Most of the key players are back in 2016 and that should give Utah softball fans plenty of confidence heading into a challenging spring schedule.
Junior infielder Hannah Flippen returns as the leading returning overall offensive player in most major categories for the Utes. The ability to hit for a high average combined with power is what makes Flippen such a dangerous hitter to deal with game in and game out. Junior infielder Bridget Castro will bring a great mix of versatility combined with an ability to drive in runs that will keep opposing pitchers on their toes all season long.
Sophomores Katie Donovan and Miranda Viramontes will anchor things in the circle for Utah in 2016. Donovan was the number one starter last season and won 17 games and is the more overpowering pitcher of the two. She struck out 154 batters in 192.0 Innings. Viramontes won 11 games and did a nice job of limiting home runs, surrendering eight all season long.
Senior infielder Kristen Stewart will be one to watch. Stewart started all 55 games at third base last season and the combination of her experience and steady presence at the plate and in the field will keep the Utes lineup balanced. Also, keep an eye on sophomore outfielder/utility player Heather Bowen, who had a strong freshman season, hitting .288 and drove in 26 runs while playing in 48 games.
Madness 2016 Softball Recruit Rankings:
#42 Hailey Hilburn
#44 Ally Dickman
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