Karlyn Pickens just broke the NCAA record for the fastest pitch thrown in a softball game–college or otherwise.
Playing for the Tennessee Volunteers, Pickens broke the record last Monday in an SEC contest against Arkansas. The hurl was clocked at 78.2 MPH. Pickens did not give up a hit in her 4.1 innings vs. the Razorbacks, and she struck out six batters.
Monica Abbott previously held the record (77 MPH) registered in the 2012 National Pro Fastpitch game against the Carolina Diamonds.
Congrats, Karlyn Pickens, on setting the record for the fastest pitch in softball history.
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I grew up an avid Houston sports fan. After graduating from Texas Tech University in Theater and English Literature I worked as a marketing rep and coach for I9 Sports, coaching baseball, flag football, soccer, and basketball. I’m currently with Austin Sports Academy as a marketing coordinator, baseball and football coach, and coordinator of middle school and high school open play nights. I’ve written three short films for Looknow Productions and have also written articles on film marketing, producing, and directing. I really enjoy writing about sports and being an active contributor to The Sports Column.
