Fred Welser

Tucson Regional Breakdown

Arizona is joined by Hawaii, Notre Dame and North Dakota State in this regional from all corners of the nation.  The Wildcats have had a somewhat tough season in 2012, not reaching the expectations set for them.  While winning games against California and Oregon, they ended with a 12-12 record in the Pac-12.  Wildcat pitchers Shelby Babcock and Kenzie Fowler have struggled with a team ERA of 3.01 ...

Tempe Regional Breakdown

Arizona State came into the 2012 season as favorites to defend their 2011 title. Through the regular season there has been little reason to believe that Coach Clint Myers and the Sun Devils will stumble during the College World Series.  Even in a conference that is full of superb pitchers, Arizona State scores over seven runs per game.  It all starts with senior shortstop Katelyn Boyd. She is among the nation’s ...

Los Angeles Regional Breakdown

The Los Angeles regional is hosted by a UCLA team that went 12-12 in the Pac-12 and finished fifth in the conference.  The Bruins have assembled one of the most powerful offenses in the country with 81 total homeruns and 367 runs scored. They have only been shut out twice this season, both times to number one ranked and Pac-12 leader California.  The offense is led by freshman phenomenon Stephany LaRosa, ...

Eugene Regional Breakdown

The Oregon Ducks get the number eleven spot in the tournament and host Mississippi State, BYU and Portland State.  The Ducks are led in the circle by the power pitching of junior Jessica Moore who posted a 2.43 ERA and 209 strike outs in 244 innings. At the plate they have junior outfielder Samantha Pappas, hitting .407 with eight homeruns and sophomore utility player Kailee Cuico, who is hitting .308 with 11 ...

Berkeley Regional Breakdown

Coach Diane Ninemire’s Cal team comes into the tournament with the top seed and look to prove they deserve it by winning their regional.  Valerie Arioto (20-2) and Jolene Henderson (30-2) are the dynamic duo that have lead the Bears to their 50-4 record.  Cal is also a powerhouse at the plate averaging over seven runs per game which makes them 4th in team scoring in the country. The potent offense delivers a ...