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- Fan Voting Begins Tuesday, May 26, on ESPN.com
- ESPNU to Air Games of Players Featured on the Ballot
- Special Editions of the 7Innings Podcast Throughout Voting, Capped by Special Televised Reveal Show
It’s the middle of May, and under “normal” circumstances The Road to the Women’s College World Series would be rolling out like a welcome mat to the best of the best in college softball, but 2020 has been anything but normal. To celebrate the postseason that WOULD have been, ESPN is launching a two-week, fan-voted ESPN’s Greatest All-Time Softball Team Presented by 7Innings Podcast. Voting begins on Tuesday, May 26, and continues through Saturday, June 6. Catchers will be up first, with voting for a new position opening each day. Each position’s poll will remain open for a total of three days before votes are tallied. In conjunction with the voting, ESPNU will air a slate of games highlighting players included in that day’s voting, with games also available in the ESPN App. The two-week effort will culminate in a televised 7Innings reveal show, with additional details to be announce later.
In the end, the team will consist of the greatest all-time catcher first baseman, second baseman, shortstop, third baseman, three outfielders, a utility player, a left-handed pitcher and a right handed pitcher.
7Innings Podcast
ESPN’s star-studded softball podcast 7Innings, now in its third season, will produce mini audio-pods discussing the players at each position with shorter video versions available via the 7Innings Podcast Twitter handle. The “voice of softball” Beth Mowins continues to lead an all-star cast that includes Jessica Mendoza, Holly Rowe, Jen Schroeder, Amanda Scarborough and Michele Smith.
ESPN.com
In addition to the polling, ESPN.com will also provide softball focused features. Topics include:
- Some of softball’s biggest names discuss who the best pitcher/hitter they faced in their careers
- Missing Oklahoma City and the electric atmosphere of the Women’s College World Series
- The Best Women’s College World Series Games of All-Time
espnW
In addition to content featured on the 7Innings Podcast handles, espnW will also provide content from its platforms throughout the two weeks of voting.
**A similar initiative will take place for college baseball in the lead-up to what would have been the 2020 College World Series. More info to come.**
Schedule of Voting Per Position
| Tue, May 26 | Wed, May 27 | Thu, May 28 | Fri, May 29 | Sat, May 30 |
| Catchers | First Base | Second Base | Shortstop | Third base |
| Stacey Nuveman UCLA |
Lauren Chamberlain Oklahoma |
Sierra Romero Michigan |
Laura Espinoza Arizona |
Jessie Warren Florida State |
| Stacie Chambers Arizona |
Bailey Hemphill Alabama |
Jenny Dalton Arizona |
Natasha Watley UCLA |
Sydney Romero Oklahoma |
| Leah Braatz Arizona |
Tori Vidales Texas A&M |
Alex Hugo Georgia |
Dot Richardson UCLA |
Kasey Cooper Auburn |
| Kristen Rivera Washington |
Ali Gardiner Florida |
Nina Lindenberg Fresno State |
Sis Bates Washington |
Andrea Duran UCLA |
| Gillian Boxx Cal-Berkley |
Shay Knighten Oklahoma |
Hannah Flippen Utah |
Delaney Spaulding UCLA |
Jennifer Brundage Michigan |
| Aubree Munro Florida |
Sheila Cornell Douty UCLA |
Sara Pickering Washington |
Ashley Hansen Stanford |
Katiyana Mauga Arizona |
| Jessica Shults Oklahoma |
Amy Chellovold Alabama |
Julie Smith Fresno State |
Madison Shipman Tennessee |
Janice Parks UCLA |
| Shelley Stokes Fresno State |
Amanda Lorenz Florida |
Kelsey Stewart Florida |
Jessie Harper Arizona |
Krista Donnenwirth Arizona State |
| Tue, June 2 | Wed, June 3 | Fri, June 5 | Sat, June 6 | |
| Outfield | Utility | Left-Handed Pitchers | Right-Handed Pitchers |
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| Kelly Kretschman Alabama |
Lauren Haeger Florida |
Monica Abbott Tennessee |
Lisa Fernandez UCLA |
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| Haylie McCleney Alabama |
Rachel Garcia UCLA |
Cat Osterman Texas |
Alicia Hollowell Arizona |
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| Alison McCutcheon Arizona |
Ally Carda UCLA |
Michele Granger Cal-Berkeley |
Jennie Finch Arizona |
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| Jessica Mendoza Stanford |
Shelby Pendley Oklahoma |
Keilani Ricketts Oklahoma |
Danielle Lawrie Washington |
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| Leah O’Brien-Amico Arizona |
Lovieanne Jung Arizona |
Paige Parker Oklahoma |
Nancy Evans Arizona |
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| Laura Berg Fresno State |
Amanda Freed UCLA |
Michele Smith Oklahoma State |
Keira Goerl UCLA |
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| Kaitlin Cochran Arizona State |
Tairia Mims Flowers UCLA |
Meghan King Florida State |
Debbie Doom UCLA |
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| Caitlin Lowe Arizona |
Jackie Traina Alabama |
Katie Burkhart Arizona State |
Susie Parra Arizona |
Full Television Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | Player | Network |
| CATCHERS | ||||
| Tue, May 26 | 6 p.m. | 2002 WCWS Game 7: Oklahoma vs. UCLA | Stacey Nuveman | ESPNU |
| 8 p.m. | 2016 Regular Season College Softball: Florida State vs. Florida | Aubree Munro | ESPNU | |
| 10 p.m. | 2013 WCWS Finals Game 1: Tennessee vs. Oklahoma | Jessica Shults | ESPNU | |
| FIRST BASE | ||||
| Wed, May 27 | 6 p.m. | 2014 NCAA Super Regionals: Tennessee vs. Oklahoma | Lauren Chamberlain | ESPNU |
| 8 p.m. | 2019 NCAA Super Regionals: Alabama vs Arizona State | Bailey Hemphill | ESPNU | |
| 10 p.m. | 2009 WCWS Game 12: Alabama vs. Florida | Ali Gardiner | ESPNU | |
| SECOND BASE | ||||
| Thu, May 28 | 7 p.m. | 2015 WCWS Game 12: LSU vs. Michigan | Sierra Romero | ESPNU |
| 9 p.m. | 2016 Regular Season College Softball: Florida vs. LSU | Kelsey Stewart | ESPNU | |
| 11 p.m. | 2016 NCAA Regionals: Kentucky vs. Utah | Hannah Flippen | ESPNU | |
| SHORTSTOP | ||||
| Fri, May 29 | 6 p.m. | 2018 NCAA Regionals: Washington vs. Minnesota | Sis Bates | ESPNU |
| 8 p.m. | 2015 NCAA Regionals: Texas vs. UCLA | Delaney Spaulding | ESPNU | |
| 10 p.m. | 2013 NCAA Super Regionals: Tennessee vs. Alabama | Madison Shipman | ESPNU | |
| THIRD BASE | ||||
| Sat. May 30 | 6 p.m. | 2006 WCWS Game 8: UCLA vs. Alabama | Andrea Duran | ESPNU |
| 8 p.m. | 2019 NCAA Super Regionals: Oklahoma vs. Northwestern | Sydney Romero | ESPNU | |
| 10 p.m. | 2011 Women’s College World Series Finals Game 1: Florida vs. Arizona State | Krista Donnenwirth | ESPNU | |
| OUTFIELD | ||||
| Tue, June 2 | 6 p.m. | 2009 WCWS Game 2: Arizona State vs. Missouri | Kaitlin Cochran | ESPNU |
| 8 p.m. | 2001 WCWS Game 3: Stanford vs. LSU | Jessica Mendoza | ESPNU | |
| 10 p.m. | 2006 WCWS Game 1: Oregon State vs. Arizona | Caitlin Lowe | ESPNU | |
| UTILITY | ||||
| Wed, June 3 | 6 p.m. | 2015 WCWS Finals Game 3: Florida vs Michigan | Lauren Haeger | ESPNU |
| 8 p.m. | 2012 WCWS Game 12: California vs. Alabama | Jackie Traina | ESPNU | |
| 10 p.m. | 2019 WCWS Game 11: Washington vs. UCLA | Rachel Garcia | ESPNU | |
| LEFT-HANDED PITCHERS | ||||
| Fri, June 5 | 6 p.m. | 2006 WCWS Game 2: Arizona State vs. Texas | Cat Osterman | ESPNU |
| 8 p.m. | 2013 WCWS Game 4: Michigan vs Oklahoma | Keilani Ricketts | ESPNU | |
| 10 p.m. | 2008 WCWS Finals Game 1: Texas A&M vs Arizona State | Katie Burkhurt | ESPNU | |
| RIGHT-HANDED PITCHERS | ||||
| Sat, June 6 | 6 p.m. | 2003 WCWS Championship Game: California vs UCLA | Keira Goerl | ESPNU |
| 8 p.m. | 2009 WCWS Finals Game 2: Florida vs Washington | Danielle Lawrie | ESPNU | |
| 10 p.m. | 2001 WCWS Championship Game: UCLA vs Arizona | Jennie Finch | ESPNU | |
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Kimberly Elchlepp at [email protected] or 860-424-2923; @kimelchlepp
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