Out of Left Field

Jazmyn Jackson on Her Historic Triple Crown, Atlanta Smoke & Pro Softball Around the World DESCRIPTION Jazmyn Jackson has played professional softball all over the world — the Netherlands, Italy, Mexico, Athletes Unlimited, and now the Atlanta Smoke in the AUSL. In this episode of Out of Left Field, recorded in Kansas City just three hours before first pitch, Jazmyn opens up about her historic...

Jess Clements — UCLA & Cal Poly outfielder and AUSL Chicago Bandits rookie — joins Out of Left Field for a raw, honest conversation about identity beyond the sport, processing disappointment as a pro, the dad letters that shaped her, and what makes the AUSL culture so special. Filmed in Chicago on the OLF Summer of Softball nationwide tour. ▶️ SUBSCRIBE for more long-form athlete storytelling!...

Out of Left Field host Abby Alonzo sits down with Utah Talons catcher and 2025 AUSL Champion Sharlize Palacios — one day before the Talons' first ever home opener in Salt Lake City. Sharlize opens up about growing up in Chula Vista, California in a family where softball and baseball were everything. Her dad was drafted by the Cleveland Indians. Her sister played for Team Mexico in the Olympics. An...

This week on Out of Left Field, Abby Alonzo sits down in person in Oklahoma City at the Women's College World Series (WCWS) — the first in-person episode of the Summer of Softball Tour — with Chelsay Day, founder of Legacy Creators Management, for a real conversation about building a career in sports representation from the ground up. Recorded at the WCWS in Oklahoma City, Chelsay opens up about h...

She was told she couldn't play college softball — twice. She went through 10 rounds of chemotherapy this fall. Then she threw a perfect game 21 days after her last infusion, went 21-1 with a 0.57 ERA, and was drafted 3rd overall by the Oklahoma City Spark — becoming the first mid-major player in AUSL history to receive a Golden Ticket. Maya Johnson (Belmont University) sits down with Abby Alonzo o...

Dallas Escobedo Magee joins Out of Left Field for a full career deep dive — from winning a national championship as an ASU freshman, to switching flags and representing Team Mexico, to throwing the qualifying pitch that sent Mexico to the Olympics for the first time in history, to seven seasons in Japan, to pitching in Times Square as part of the 2026 AUSL launch. This one goes deep. 🎙️ IN THIS EP...

Ryan Moore is the owner of the Florida Vibe professional softball team and the spokesperson for the Professional Softball League (PSL) — the newest professional fastpitch softball league launching its inaugural season June 12, 2026. The PSL features seven teams broadcasting on the All Women's Sports Network (AWSN), available on Amazon Prime, Pluto TV, and DirecTV. In this episode of Out of Left Fi...

She grew up watching her mom play college ball alongside her  future head coach. She transferred across the country, had a  breakout junior year, and this spring — she got the call that  her softball career isn't ending after college. Amari Harper, Oregon Ducks utility player and 2026 AUSL Golden  Ticket recipient, sits down with Abby to talk about what it  really means to forge your own path in a...

The Professional Softball League is here — and Leah Boggs is building it from the ground floor. In this episode of Out of Left Field, we sit down with the first player ever signed by the Kansas City Diamonds to talk about what it takes to go from a Virginia Cavalier team captain to a pro athlete AND front office executive at the same time. Leah breaks down her wild journey: committing to Pitt befo...

In this episode of Out of the Field, host Abby Alonzo sits down with Wagner College senior and NIL powerhouse Geanice Morales — a first baseman from San Antonio, Texas who went from riding the bench at Providence College to becoming a team captain, landing deals with Nike, Meta, the NCAA, and 40+ brands, all while building a massive social media following from scratch. Geanice opens up about the r...

second baseman Constance Quinn — a three-time Women's College World Series participant, the self-described "heart and soul" of LSU softball under head coach Beth Torina, and one of the rare college athletes to play two sports at the Division I level. Constance opens up about becoming a varsity starter in 7th grade, verbally committing to LSU in 8th grade, and how faith and vision drove her entire...

College softball is growing faster than ever — but what does it actually take to play at the next level? In this episode of Out of Left Field, Abby sits down with Southeastern Louisiana assistant softball coach Matt Uhle to break down what college coaches actually look for in recruits, how mid-major programs are competing with Power 5 schools, and why the growth of softball is creating more opport...

Welcome back to Out of Left Field ⚡🥎 In this episode, Abby Alonzo sits down with Sam Fischer, Manager of Softball Operations for the AUSL, former professional player, Athletes Unlimited history maker, and one of the voices helping shape the future of professional softball. Sam shares her journey from a mid-major standout to professional softball, hitting the first home run in Athletes Unlimited...

Sahvanna Jaquish joins Out of Left Field to break down her incredible softball journey from LSU superstar to professional softball veteran, Team USA gold medalist, and AUSL champion. In this episode, Jaquish shares what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of softball, the mindset that helped her become one of the most decorated hitters in LSU history, and how the professional softball landsc...

Sami Williams has one of the most unique stories in professional softball. From playing at Iowa State to competing in Athletes Unlimited, the WPF, and now the AUSL with the Chicago Bandits, Sami’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, networking, and betting on yourself. Off the field, she’s also a senior software engineer with the Chicago Cubs, balancing a career in Major League Baseball while...

SEC softball conference play is officially here, and opening weekend features multiple ranked matchups and major storylines across the conference. In this episode of Out of Left Field, Abby Alonzo breaks down the biggest series of the weekend, including No. 1 Tennessee vs No. 16 LSU, Georgia vs Arkansas, and Texas vs South Carolina, while also looking at undefeated Alabama entering SEC play, Flori...

Emma Lemley — Virginia Tech softball legend and AUSL Golden Ticket history maker — joins Out of Left Field for a deep dive into her journey from Forest, Virginia to professional softball. In this full interview, Emma Lemley opens up about her time at Virginia Tech, becoming the first player to receive an AUSL college Golden Ticket, navigating pressure at the highest level of college softball, and...

Taryne Mowatt-McKinney has done it all in college softball. In this episode of Out of Left Field, Abby Alonzo sits down with 2x Women’s College World Series champion and Arizona softball legend Taryne Mowatt-McKinney to talk about her journey from dominant pitcher to Division I pitching coach and AUSL coach. Mowatt-McKinney won back-to-back Women’s College World Series titles with Arizona (2006, 2...

LSU Softball pitcher Jayden Heavener made history in her college debut — throwing a PERFECT GAME with 13 strikeouts in her first appearance in the circle for the Tigers. In this episode of Out of Left Field, host Abby Alonzo sits down with the Pace, Florida native and former Gatorade Player of the Year to talk about: • Throwing a perfect game in her LSU debut • The mindset behind competing at the...

Tori Edwards is one of the most decorated players in college softball and an asset for LSU Softball. The 2025 SEC Freshman of the Year joins host Abby Alonzo to talk about her journey to Baton Rouge, the pressure and pride that come with wearing purple and gold, and the personal growth that’s shaped her both on and off the field. From confidence and mindset to team chemistry and expectations for t...

Today on Out of Left Field, Abby Alonzo sits down with Savanna Collins — one of the leading storytellers and on-camera reporters covering the AUSL (Athletes Unlimited Softball League). This episode is a must-watch if you love pro softball, care about growing women’s sports, or want a real look at what it takes to build a career in sports media. Savanna shares her journey from being a coach’s kid i...

In this episode of Out of Left Field, Georgina Corrick joins Abby Alonzo for a deep, honest conversation about failing to get better, professional softball, international play, and building an identity beyond the sport. Georgina opens up about growing up with English parents in the U.S., how independence shaped her mindset, and why she believes loving failure is essential to elite performance. Fro...

First episode of 2026 — and we’re kicking it off with Megan “Meg” Faraimo. 🔥 UCLA alum, Team USA pitcher, pro standout (AU/AUSL), and an international hooper who’s played overseas (Japan + Mexico). In this episode, Meg breaks down what it actually feels like to wear USA on your chest, why international softball matters, and the mindset tools she uses to stay locked in — including her journaling s...

Jadelyn Allchin’s softball journey is one every athlete — and parent — needs to hear. In this episode of Out of Left Field, host Abby Alonzo sits down with professional softball player Jadelyn Allchin to unpack one of the most powerful stories in the modern game. From starring at Washington, transferring home to UCLA Softball, navigating the transfer portal, and grinding through the AUSL reserve p...

Welcome back to Out of Left Field — today I’m joined by one of the most impactful voices in softball, Team Mexico Olympian, AUSL veteran, and ESPN/SEC Network analyst, Tori Vidales. In this episode, Tori opens up about: Her rise from Texas A&M to international softball Playing for Team Mexico, battles behind the scenes, and qualifying for the Olympics The wild early years of Athletes Unlimited...