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The Day I Realized Pitching Was a Grind (And Why That Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened) Apr 08, 2026

I still remember the first time I stepped onto the mound and thought, I’ve got this.

Spoiler alert: I didn’t.

I walked batters.
I hit batters.
And more times than I can count, it felt like my body was working against me instead of for me.

I loved pitching… but man, it was frustrat

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27 Lessons Softball Taught Me Before My 27th Birthday Apr 01, 2026

Earlier this year I turned 27, and it made me pause and reflect on everything this game has taught me.

Softball has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. When I think back to the younger version of myself stepping into the circle for the first time, I smile a little.

She had no idea ...

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Meeting Yourself Where You Are: A Lesson Every Pitcher Must Learn Mar 25, 2026

One of the hardest parts of becoming a pitcher isn’t learning mechanics.

It’s learning patience.

When we first fall in love with pitching, it’s easy to imagine success happening quickly. We picture ourselves throwing harder, mastering new pitches, and dominating in the circle.

But pitching doesn’...

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