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Out of Left Field

Out of Left Field

Written by: Abby Alonzo
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 Welcome to Out of Left Field (OLF) — a new media platform dedicated to growing the game of softball through interviews, stories and coverage.

🎙️ Player-first interviews that give athletes the mic.
🎬 Mic’d up highlightd bringing you inside the action.
🥎 Softball storytelling you won’t find anywhere else.
⚡ Bold takes + explainers that break the box and keep you in the game.

From the Athletes Unlimited Softball League to the next wave of women’s sports like flag football, OLF is here to capture the moments, amplify the voices, and bring fans closer to the stories that matter.

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Episodes
  • 2x WCWS Champion Taryne Mowatt-McKinney on Mississippi State Softball & AUSL Pitching

    2x WCWS Champion Taryne Mowatt-McKinney on Mississippi State Softball & AUSL Pitching
    Feb 20 2026
    Taryne Mowatt-McKinney has done it all in college softball. In this episode of Out of Left Field, Abby Alonzo sits down with 2x Women’s College World Series champion and Arizona softball legend Taryne Mowatt-McKinney to talk about her journey from dominant pitcher to Division I pitching coach and AUSL coach. Mowatt-McKinney won back-to-back Women’s College World Series titles with Arizona (2006, 2007), holds WCWS pitching records for wins and strikeouts, and was named the 2007 Honda Award winner for softball. She went on to play professionally in the NPF before transitioning into coaching — including stops at Cal Baptist and now Mississippi State softball. Now, she’s headed to the AUSL this summer with the Chicago Bandits, coaching elite professional pitchers like Taylor McQuillin, Lexi Kilfoyle, and Kat Sandercock. In this conversation, we dive into: • Winning the Women’s College World Series at Arizona
    • Playing behind Olympic pitcher Alicia Hollowell
    • The reality of failure in softball and pitching development
    • Coaching her own sister at Cal Baptist
    • Balancing identity outside of sports
    • Raising a son around elite women athletes
    • Mississippi State softball pitching staff development
    • What excites her most about coaching in the AUSL
    • The growth of professional softball and viewership records This episode is about more than wins and records — it’s about development, identity, leadership, and growing the game of softball at every level. If you love college softball, the Women’s College World Series, the AUSL, Mississippi State softball, Arizona softball history, or pitching development — this one is for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with elite softball players, coaches, and leaders in the game. Follow Out of Left Field:
    Instagram: @OLFMedia
    Host: Abby Alonzo #Softball #CollegeSoftball #WCWS #AUSL #MississippiStateSoftball #ArizonaSoftball
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    28 mins
  • LSU Softball’s Jayden Heavener on Perfect Game, Pitching Mindset & Freshman Season

    LSU Softball’s Jayden Heavener on Perfect Game, Pitching Mindset & Freshman Season
    Feb 12 2026
    LSU Softball pitcher Jayden Heavener made history in her college debut — throwing a PERFECT GAME with 13 strikeouts in her first appearance in the circle for the Tigers. In this episode of Out of Left Field, host Abby Alonzo sits down with the Pace, Florida native and former Gatorade Player of the Year to talk about:
    • Throwing a perfect game in her LSU debut
    • The mindset behind competing at the highest level of college softball
    • Learning from teammates like Sydney Berzon
    • Competing in the SEC as a freshman
    • Staying confident while being completely different from other pitchers
    • What young softball players need to hear about failure
    • The sacrifices her parents made to get her here

    Jayden opens up about leadership, family, mental toughness, and what it means to wear LSU across her chest. From Pace High School to Tiger Park, this is the story behind one of the most exciting young arms in NCAA softball. If you're a softball player, pitcher, parent, or LSU fan — this one is for you.

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    #LSUSoftball #JaydenHeavener #CollegeSoftball #NCAASoftball #SECSoftball #SoftballPitcher #LSUTigers #SoftballInterview #WomensSports #OutOfLeftField
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    17 mins
  • Tori Edwards On LSU Softball, SEC Pressure & Pride And Preparing For The Season | Out of Left Field

    Tori Edwards On LSU Softball, SEC Pressure & Pride And Preparing For The Season | Out of Left Field
    Feb 5 2026
    Tori Edwards is one of the most decorated players in college softball and an asset for LSU Softball. The 2025 SEC Freshman of the Year joins host Abby Alonzo to talk about her journey to Baton Rouge, the pressure and pride that come with wearing purple and gold, and the personal growth that’s shaped her both on and off the field. From confidence and mindset to team chemistry and expectations for the upcoming season, Tori gives an honest look at what it’s really like inside an elite SEC program. This conversation goes beyond box scores and highlight reels — it’s about identity, trust, preparation, and embracing your role within a championship culture. In this episode, we talk about: Tori Edwards’ path to LSU Softball What playing in the SEC truly demands Confidence, consistency, and growth as an athlete The culture inside LSU softball Expectations and goals for the season ahead Life beyond the field and staying grounded 🎧 New episodes of Out of Left Field drop weekly, featuring college and pro softball players, coaches, and voices growing the game. 👉 Subscribe for more softball interviews, behind-the-scenes conversations, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
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    18 mins
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