Karlyn Pickens breaks bat with pitch in pro softball game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 5:13 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Karlyn Pickens, a standout former Lady Vols player, achieved a remarkable feat during a pro softball game with the Carolina Blaze. In her first season with the team, she threw a pitch that broke the bat of a batter who was bunting. This display of power follows her record-setting pitch of 79.4 mph, the fastest in college softball history. The game highlights her transition from college standout to a professional player making headlines.
- •Karlyn Pickens plays for the Carolina Blaze in her rookie season.
- •She threw a pitch that broke a bat during a game.
- •Pickens holds the record for the fastest college softball pitch.
- •She was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 AUSL College Draft.
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — Former Lady Vols star Karlyn Pickens just did something in a pro softball game you've never seen before
"Former Lady Vols softball star Karlyn Pickens is currently playing for the Carolina Blaze.
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