SU Softball picks up Canadian National Pitcher

[Orangeyes]

Oh Canada you were so very good to us when you sent us eventual 3rd team All-American pitcher Jen Caira. Jen authored two no-hitters in her senior season, led us to the NCAA's, pitched a 1-0 gem against Arizona State in the NCAA's and ended up in the top 65 all-time strikeout leaders surpassing Jennie Finch on the list.

The next Canadian pitcher to take the mound for SU will be Washington transfer Jocelyn Cater, a tall left hander who should pitch major innings for SU.


Also returning is junior Lindsay Taylor, who before suffering an injury, which ended up nagging her all season, was SU's number one pitcher last year. Another new pitching addition will be freshman Christina Clermont from California. CNY Athelete of the Year, CNS star, Sydney O' Hara will probably primarily play the outfield but could pick up some innings as she was throwing the ball 66 mph in high school. She has a lot of power, very quick wrists so she will be a welcomed left handed bat in the lineup.

Look for power-hitting sophomore Corinne Ozanne to slide over to SS from 3rd to take over for the graduated slick fielding Morgan Nandin. The class of 2014 already has a commitment from a stud shortstop named Samantha Fernandez from downstate.

The catching spot is open for grabs with freshmen Nicole Lundstrom and Alyssa Dewes vying for the spot. Julie Wambold did some spot duty there last year but she'll probably remain in her normal spot in the outfield along with senior Shirley Daniels and O' Hara.

The fall schedule should be out soon and there are usually a very limited number of games.

Stop up to the stadium and watch the Lady Orange, they compete at a high level and are fun to watch.

 

[Orangeyes]

The girls were scheduled to open tonight but the weather forced a cancelation.

Here is the rest of their fall schedule.

http://www.suathletics.com/news/2013/9/12/SB_0912132846.aspx

 

[dasher]

The girls were scheduled to open tonight but the weather forced a cancelation.

Here is the rest of their fall schedule.

http://www.suathletics.com/news/2013/9/12/SB_0912132846.aspx

O.E. will the girl who was a frosh just two years ago and missed this past seasn (she is canadian) be back?

 

[Orangeyes]

The frosh from two years ago was from downstate, Northport NY, her name is Lindsay Taylor. Yes she will be back as either #1 or #2 pitcher. The Canadian was Jen Caria who graduated in 2012.

 

[dasher]

The frosh from two years ago was from downstate, Northport NY, her name is Lindsay Taylor. Yes she will be back as either #1 or #2 pitcher. The Canadian was Jen Caria who graduated in 2012.

No. I was thinking about the hard hitting 3rd baseman.

 

[Orangeyes]

No. I was thinking about the hard hitting 3rd baseman.

Oh I thought you were talking pitching. You're referring to Carey-Leigh Thomas. She won't be back this semester and it's doubtful that she'll ever make her way back to SU but never say never. A tremendous talent, it would be a shame to see her waste it.

 

[SmilinBob]

Caria hit the gun at how fast OE? She goes to show these young pitchers that hitting your spots and having a heck of a change can make you a very effective picture.

 

[Orangeyes]

Former ASU coach Clint Myers said Jen's change up was one of the best in the country. Her fastball not so much. She shut them out 1-0 at their place. Even though the hitters knew what was coming she mixed it up enough and used varying angles to keep them off balance. You might say, why don't all pitchers have the ability to throw a "devastating" change-up like she does? The answer is quite simple, God didn't give them hands as large as Jen's.


As to your question, "Caria hit the gun at how fast OE? I think she topped out at 62 MPH whereas, a Keilani Ricketts, from the national champion Oklahoma Sooners, topped out at 73 mph. From 43 feet that's the same as a 103 mph pitch in baseball. Only about 10 men have ever thrown it that fast. Ricketts stands 6-2 which helps.

Jen ended up with 1,041 career strikeouts which is 68th all-time in the NCAA record book. Ricketts had 1,605 which placed her 11th. Monica Abbott from Tennessee is the all-time leader with an astounding 2,440 k's.

 

[SmilinBob]

Thanks, I thought she didn't have a lot of velo on her pitches.

Hands are a big part of it. Pedro Martinez had an incredible change and his fingers were double jointed and could stay with the ball longer than most.

 

[Orangeyes]

Jen & Jocelyn teamed up to beat Team USA back in 2011

http://newsok.com/team-usa-loses-to-canada-in-world-cup-of-softball/article/3588377

 

[jr4750]

How's the team gonna look this year Dan? Back to the tournament perhaps? Is the ACC seen as a better league in softball than the BE?

 

[Orangeyes]

How's the team gonna look this year Dan? Back to the tournament perhaps? Is the ACC seen as a better league in softball than the BE?

The team should be pretty good with the addition of three pitchers. As you know it all starts there. The Big East was a decent league Louisville would be as good as any team in the ACC.

Florida State was ranked 16 and after that VPI & NC St were 33 & 34. UNC followed at 42, G Tech 90, UMD 92, UVA 108, BC 209. The following don't field softball teams: Clemson, Duke, Miami and Wake Forest.

Perhaps SU shouldn't feel so bad about being the only ACC member not to field a baseball team?

The Big East had Louisville at 18, South Florida 35, UND 44, DePaul 46, SU 75, Pitt 120, UConn 124, Rutgers 141, Providence 154, Villanova 158, Seton Hall 162, G Town 168, St. John's 193. Cincy and Marquette didn't have teams.

 

[jr4750]

The team should be pretty good with the addition of three pitchers. As you know it all starts there. The Big East was a decent league Louisville would be as good as any team in the ACC.

Florida State was ranked 16 and after that VPI & NC St were 33 & 34. UNC followed at 42, G Tech 90, UMD 92, UVA 108, BC 209. The following don't field softball teams: Clemson, Duke, Miami and Wake Forest.

Perhaps SU shouldn't feel so bad about being the only ACC member not to field a baseball team?

The Big East had Louisville at 18, South Florida 35, UND 44, DePaul 46, SU 75, Pitt 120, UConn 124, Rutgers 141, Providence 154, Villanova 158, Seton Hall 162, G Town 168, St. John's 193. Cincy and Marquette didn't have teams.

Thanks... Hope to make a game this year! They are very exciting! Hopefully the addition of Caira as a coach helps our pitching staff!

 

[Orangeyes]

Thanks... Hope to make a game this year! They are very exciting! Hopefully the addition of Caira as a coach helps our pitching staff!

She was on the staff last year. Wally King left for an opportunity in California so they have another coaching spot to fill. Last year Mike Bosch left for a higher paying job with Frozen Ropes.

 

[jr4750]

Orangeyes - What do you think about this class?

http://suathletics.com/news/2013/11/15/SB_1115131242.aspx

 

[Orangeyes]

Orangeyes - What do you think about this class?

http://suathletics.com/news/2013/11/15/SB_1115131242.aspx

SS Samantha Fernandez is going to be a great one. She committed to SU 2 years ago. I have heard Anna Marie Gatti is a lights out pitcher. SU's pitching staff is very strong this year she'll be a nice addition in 2014-2015.