Freshman pitcher Allie Gardiner winds up during the second game of the team's weekend home stand against the University of South Alabama on March 9 at Allan Saxe Field. Weather, fans, errors and umpires are some of the things that can affect a pitcher's performance.
The Shorthorn: File photoThe pitcher who resides on the mound is an enigma. Everybody seemingly wants to be a pitcher, but almost no one will actually do it.
Being a softball pitcher requires consistency, junior JoJo Valencia said. Even a week without some form of training can leave a pitcher feeling rusty.