Tennessee Lady Vols have thrown the four fastest pitches in softball history, led by current ace Karlyn Pickens. The previous record held by former UT star Monica Abbott stood for 13 years. Then ...

Pickens owns the three fastest pitches ever recorded in a softball game, tossing each during the Lady Vols’ 2025 season. On Feb. 21, Pickens threw a fastball against Oregon that hit 77 mph.