Bailey Parshall Breaks Penn State Softball’s All-Time Strikeout Record
Penn State softball pitcher Bailey Parshall notched her 746th career strikeout during the first inning of her start against Bucknell on Tuesday, giving her sole possession of the team’s all-time record.
Parshall’s strikeout broke a tie with Missy Beseres, who pitched for the Nittany Lions from 2002 to 2006.
HISTORY. MADE. Say HELLO
— Penn State Softball (@PennStateSB) April 18, 2023to Penn State’s all-time career strikeout leader, @baileyparshall #WeAre | #queenB pic.twitter.com/iTdU9wcjzv
Parshall, who hails from Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, debuted at Penn State in 2019 and is currently in her fifth season with the team. The southpaw has posted an impressive 1.33 ERA in 27 appearances this season.
Parshall also owns Penn State’s all-time records for strikeouts in a single game and saves in a season. Her 14 career shutouts rank sixth in program history.
Penn State softball boats a 24-14 record this season and will be back in action at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21, against Maryland in College Park.
Your ad blocker is on.
Please choose an option below.
Purchase a Subscription!
About the Author
10 Questions With Onward State Managing Editor Ashley Connington
Welcome to the Connington era, folks.
Penn State Men’s Lacrosse Goalie Jack Fracyon Signs With California Redwoods
The goalie will join Matt Traynor and Kevin Parnham as newcomers to the Premier Lacrosse League.
Four Penn State Men’s Lacrosse Players Earn Inside Lacrosse All-American Honors
Hunter Aquino earned the highest recognition among the four Penn Staters who were named.
Making Up For Lost Time: Adam Babetski’s Senior Column
“I told myself that, the second I got the chance, I would approach every day like I lost a year.”