Pickens dethrones VFL Monica Abbot, who threw a 77 mph pitch in 2012 during a National Pro Fastpitch game, according to the Guinness World Records.

The University of Tennessee’s softball pitcher Karlyn Pickens made history on Monday, becoming the first ever to throw a 78 mph pitch. The junior set the record for the fastest ever softball ...

Tennessee softball standout Karlyn Pickens wrote her name into the history books on Monday with a record-breaking pitch.

Pickens delivered a pitch at 78 mph in the sixth inning, which is the fastest ever recorded in a college softball game. The Arkansas batter took it for a called strike right at the knees.

The former world record holder, who previously played for Lady Vols softball, said she helped Pickens improve her pitching ...

Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) celebrates after a strikeout during a NCAA softball game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on Saturday, March 22, 2025. / Angelina ...

Before Pickens, the fastest softball pitch ever recorded was thrown by Monica Abott, who threw a 77 mph pitch during a 2012 National Pro Fastpitch game, according to the Guinness World Records.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee softball standout Karlyn Pickens wrote her name into the history books on Monday with a record-breaking pitch. The reigning SEC Pitcher of the Year was facing ...