Monica Abbott, one of the most decorated pitchers ever in softball, loves to talk about the influence of her mom on her pitching career. Parents are a key part of a young player’s development. How does your family work together in your softball world?

MONICA ABBOTT

• 2007 Honda Award winner & USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year
• NCAA record holder for most strikeouts in a season
• All-time NCAA leader in most pitching categories including career wins, strikeouts and innings pitched.
• First female athlete to have a $1 million contract