STILLWATER — Oklahoma State softball coach Kenny Gajewski had leaders and veterans and experienced transfers at his disposal, but he believed a true freshman was the Cowgirls answer at second base.
The job wasn’t handed to Southmoore product Karli Petty. She earned it in the fall, even though it’s a new experience.
“I had never played on that side of the field,” said Petty, who played shortstop and third base at Southmoore. “It was a real big adjustment and a big difference.”
No. 14th-ranked OSU (8-5) holds its home opener on Friday, hosting Illinois-Chicago at 2:30 p.