Dear
@MontanaFouts
,
You left Alabama better than you found it. You left the GAME better than you found it. You’ve inspired another generation to go for their dreams, and did it with class. Our game is better because of you! Keep shining girl… you’ve got a lot of pitches left! ❤️
Beyond proud of this group! They did things no one could imagine, and demonstrated Texas Fight til the very end. Hold your heads high, and know you just elevated our program! 🤘🏽
.
@TexasSoftball
’s first appearance in the WCWS Championship Series ends as National Runners-up.
Horns were the first unseeded team to ever make the final series.
Texas. Fight. 🤘🏾
Dear
@GerritCole45
I know you’re a free agent, and worth a lot, but please please pleassseeee stay in Houston!! We love you!
@astros
fans Love you!
Thanks,
Lifelong Astros Fan
(Do not reply with negativity, I know it’s a long shot, but I’m willing to beg)
Houston’s
@catosterman
, who helped lead Team USA to the silver medal in softball at the Olympics in Tokyo, throws out the ceremonial 1st pitch tonight for the
#Astros
. Cat has also won gold & an additional silver medal during her amazing Olympic career. Video courtesy the Astros
.
@JanaeJefferson4
There are not enough words to describe the amount of pride Longhorn Nation has for you. You have re-written the record book, you have set a new standard, you have left an everlasting legacy at Texas!! Thank you for choosing Texas every day!! 🐐
Standing in to get
@jjsmith_44
HR ball is the highlight of this for me. This is me telling her (with tears in my eyes) that I have it for her! When you look up role player + dedication + loyalty you’ll see JJ there! 🤍🤘🏽
Just for perspective… I would have been no where near this list as a 7th grader… NO WHERE CLOSE! So much changes in the next 2-5 years… this is plain silly.
I DO NOT support the comments made during our game by
@scrapyardfp
& I will not represent them. We as a people are working towards change, and THIS IS NOT IT.
Pitchers:
After
@sophiaaa_simp
won game 3 in Ark, she said she had
@haileydolcini
’s back.
After last night’s win you see
@estelleczech
saying ‘I got you. I got you.’
Do all 3 want the ball? Hell yes, but do they understand their roles at this moment, yes and are embracing them!!
Twitter doesn’t give me enough characters to express every feeling from yesterday… so the short version:
Honored, blessed and grateful for the outpour of support and bday wishes yesterday!! The softball world is so incredibly special. THANK YOU! 🤍🤘🏽🧡
.
@maryiakopo
THANK YOU for coming to Texas. For leading the way. For helping take us back to the promise land. You are incredible, and we’re lucky you chose us! 🤘🏽
I’m baackkkk
—-
My heart is racing with excitement as I post this. Last fall I made the decision to put the cleats back on and give it a go one more time. Plain and simple, there’s…
Odicci Alexander has been THE BEST part of the 2021
#WCWS
She gave everything she has. Even the Oklahoma fans are giving her a standing ovation as she leaves game. We are all in tears over here.
@JMUSoftball
@2seas__
Success doesn’t come because of ideal circumstances… success comes because you learn how to grind, how to adapt, and how to be good enough in the moment.
#dailydoseofcat
.
@haileydolcini
In 1 year, you captured our hearts and showed what grit and dream chasing looks like!! Texas Softball is better because of you! Always in your corner 🤘🏽🤍
Cat: Get a dub
CDC: Get a birthday dub
@catosterman
was wired for her jersey retirement ceremony before
@texassoftball
’s upset of No. 1 OU.
Not a shabby birthday gift either.
Accountability... holding yourself and teammate to a higher standard. If you want yourself & the team to elevate, expect everyone to practice, play and carry themselves to the standard
Absolutely estatics to wear these 3 letters again and go to battle with a new group of teammates! Honored, blessed and looking forward to every moment on this journey. ❤️🇺🇸
"I'm going to take whatever role they give me at this point in time and run with it and do whatever they ask me to do.”
@catosterman
discusses her return to
@USASoftball
for the first time in 10-plus years.
It’s official!!
—
Beyond excited to continue this journey with an amazing group of talented women. There aren’t enough words to explain what this morning was like, but joy and exhilaration are at the top. I love…
Time for No. 8⃣ to take her rightful place!
We're honored to announce that legendary Texas pitcher
@catosterman
's jersey will be the first to be retired in UT softball history!
Ceremonies will be held at McCombs Field on March 25 as we play UT Arlington!
#TexasFamily
#HookEm
Softball fans… why are we so mad games are on ESPN+/app? There’s only so many channels on the TV, plus other sports.
The fact you can watch almost every game is amazing!!
My mom was telling someone last weekend they used to have to watch live stats. We’ve come a long way!
Athletes & Parents… DO YOUR RESEARCH on coaches. Just because you pay to play Travel/Select/Club or take lessons, doesn’t mean your HS coach knows less than those coaches. DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK.
Things from OKC:
1. The stadium looks nothing like when I played for
@TexasSoftball
which means GROWTH!
2. So many fans come just for good softball and no team partiality
3. The atmosphere is amazing
4. I don’t miss the 8 clap or the U of A cheer
The success of a pitcher is not how many strikeouts she gets. It’s how effective she is. Missing the bat is great, but getting outs is the priority!! Keep the focus on the right things.
With 2408 points, 95 Ks through 64 IP, a 1.53 ERA and a record of 13-1, Cat Osterman led not only in the circle but also in the circle all season long.
Let's look back at some of those moments.
HORNS FORCE GAME 3 🤘
@TexasSoftball
bounces back with a 3-1 win against (4) Arkansas to force the winner-take-all game in Fayetteville on Saturday.
#RoadToWCWS
Karli Payne, a talented 2027 P/3B for Louisville Slugger 14U - Clark, was seriously injured Thursday night when struck by a car following a fireworks display at her high school.
It’s a great day in the Softball World. Woke up at 5am to read USA qualified for the 2020 Olympics.... and currently in a tie game to bring home the Gold at World Championships!! Way to go... and Let’s go... USA, USA, USA!
A true Texas legend, a pro champion and a three-time Olympic medalist.
What a ride it’s been for
@catosterman
! Have fun this weekend as you wrap up your career on your terms, and know how proud your Texas softball family is of the person you are and all you’ve accomplished! 🤘
2025s… you may get the text/call of your dreams at 12:01am, or tomorrow. It might not come, but other places that WANT you call. OR you may get few or no texts/calls at midnight or tomorrow, but that’s OK bc Sept 1 is just the beginning! Stay the course and trust YOUR journey!
Where you are currently is a result of where you came from...
For the first time in about 6 years I wore burnt orange to a game (bc I work at TXST) however, I’m so proud to be a
@TexasSoftball
alum & the path it gave me... since they got the W, I’ll be wearing the same shirt!
We're excited to welcome Joey Ashley
@coachJashley
— a veteran of the high school and college coaching ranks for more than a decade — to the UTSA coaching staff.
🔗
#BirdsUp
🤙
As September 1 nears… remember everyone’s journey is different. No two are the same. You might get a ton of calls, you might get a few, you may not get one… there’s still TIME! You’re a junior. Keep your head up, keep working (calls or no calls) and trust YOUR process.
Well, I didn’t grow up watching softball (except my sister’s games) much, was only a casual
@TexasLonghorns
fan & certainly can’t claim the “minister of culture” position on campus…BUT you can count me in! I’m with
@catosterman
on this game! Hook ‘em Horns!
@TexasSoftball
You become elite when you can consistently perform. Doing something one time doesn’t make you elite. Practice for consistent excellence, not sporadic excellence.
#dailydoseofcat