Texas A&M Softball Shines with Top 10 Ranking and Stellar Performance during Aggie Classic
Early season tournaments are a great opportunity to test different lineups and put players in challenging situations they may face later during conference play.
Last year, a glaring issue for Texas A&M was the lack of pitching depth to support All-American Emiley Kennedy late in the season. After a rough start in the circle, the pitching improved significantly as the weekend progressed. A hidden gem might be true freshman Sydney Lessentine, who threw a complete game shutout against ACU.
On offense, the Aggies are extremely balanced with incredible speed and potent bats. Transfer Mac Barbara is expected to be a significant threat to opposing teams because of how the ball jumps off her bat. If teams decide to walk her, Mya Perez, right behind her, can hit the ball just as well. There are no weak links, and the only real decision is who will take hold of the catcher spot when SEC play opens up. With the strong performances behind the plate, it might come down to who has the best bat.
Overall, the early season tournaments have provided valuable insights into the team's strengths and areas for improvement. As Texas A&M builds momentum, fans can look forward to an exciting and competitive season.
All major softball polls have the Aggies in the Top 10 following 6-0 start to the season with a top 25 win over Baylor.
Texas A&M will travel to Wichita State for game 1 of the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational on Thursday, February 13, at 2:00 p.m. CST. The game can be viewed on ESPN+ and the ESPN App.
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