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Out of Left Field

Out of Left Field

Von: Abby Alonzo
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 Welcome to Out of Left Field (OLF) — a new media platform dedicated to growing the game of softball through interviews, stories and coverage.

🎙️ Player-first interviews that give athletes the mic.
🎬 Mic’d up highlightd bringing you inside the action.
🥎 Softball storytelling you won’t find anywhere else.
⚡ Bold takes + explainers that break the box and keep you in the game.

From the Athletes Unlimited Softball League to the next wave of women’s sports like flag football, OLF is here to capture the moments, amplify the voices, and bring fans closer to the stories that matter.

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  • Georgina Corrick on Why She Loves to Fail, How AUSL Changed Pro Softball & Building an Identity Beyond Sport

    Georgina Corrick on Why She Loves to Fail, How AUSL Changed Pro Softball & Building an Identity Beyond Sport
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode of Out of Left Field, Georgina Corrick joins Abby Alonzo for a deep, honest conversation about failing to get better, professional softball, international play, and building an identity beyond the sport. Georgina opens up about growing up with English parents in the U.S., how independence shaped her mindset, and why she believes loving failure is essential to elite performance. From her time pitching for Team Great Britain to winning a championship with the AUSL Utah Talons, Georgina explains how peer learning, experimentation, and curiosity have fueled her success. The conversation also dives into:
    • What really happens in elite bullpens with pitchers like Montana Fouts and Megan Faraimo
    • How Athletes Unlimited changed the professional softball model
    • Why AUSL’s athlete-first structure matters for sustainability
    • Coaching at Cornell and learning how to teach the game
    • Why marine biology and sustainability are core to who she is
    • The importance of having an identity outside of softball
    This episode is about more than pitching mechanics — it’s about growth, learning, independence, and longevity in sport and life.

    🎧 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more interviews with pro, college, and international softball athletes.
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    56 Min.
  • Megan Faraimo On Growing Softball Globally, Playing For Team USA, Pitching Mindset & Journaling

    Megan Faraimo On Growing Softball Globally, Playing For Team USA, Pitching Mindset & Journaling
    Jan 10 2026
    First episode of 2026 — and we’re kicking it off with Megan “Meg” Faraimo. 🔥 UCLA alum, Team USA pitcher, pro standout (AU/AUSL), and an international hooper who’s played overseas (Japan + Mexico). In this episode, Meg breaks down what it actually feels like to wear USA on your chest, why international softball matters, and the mindset tools she uses to stay locked in — including her journaling system for processing performance without spiraling. If you’re a pitcher (or just trying to level up mentally in sports + life), this one’s for you. 🎧 Topics we cover: Team USA trip to Australia + the mission to grow softball ahead of 2032 Olympics Why global softball needs support (and why “Team USA is too dominant” misses the point) Meg’s mental prep for high-pressure moments in the circle Vulnerability vs. “oversharing” — how to build team chemistry fast The journaling routine Meg uses after games to learn without guilt Curiosity, focus, and how she’s learned what works for her Playing overseas + how Japan changed her perspective AUSL culture… including the book club 👀 ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Intro + Megan’s resume 1:30 Meg’s path (UCLA, pro, overseas, Team USA) 2:00 Team USA in Australia + growing the game for 2032 6:30 Why international softball matters 9:10 Wearing “USA” + handling pressure 13:00 Team chemistry + vulnerability (without oversharing) 15:10 Guilt, reflection, and the postgame journaling system 22:30 Curiosity + learning yourself as an athlete 30:00 Family, culture, and community 40:20 Game day routine + staying locked in 46:00 Playing overseas + perspective shift 47:45 Kindle story + AUSL book club 52:05 One piece of advice: “Bet on yourself” Subscribe for more unfiltered softball conversations, athlete mindset, and pro + Team USA stories. 👇 Drop a comment: What part of Meg’s routine are you stealing? #Softball #AUSL #TeamUSA #Pitching #WomensSports #UCLAsoftball #Fastpitch
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    52 Min.
  • Jadelyn Allchin On The AUSL Reserve Pool, UCLA Softball & Being Drafted By The Talons

    Jadelyn Allchin On The AUSL Reserve Pool, UCLA Softball & Being Drafted By The Talons
    Dec 18 2025
    Jadelyn Allchin’s softball journey is one every athlete — and parent — needs to hear. In this episode of Out of Left Field, host Abby Alonzo sits down with professional softball player Jadelyn Allchin to unpack one of the most powerful stories in the modern game. From starring at Washington, transferring home to UCLA Softball, navigating the transfer portal, and grinding through the AUSL reserve pool, Jadelyn’s path to becoming a drafted professional athlete was anything but linear. She opens up about: -The real reason she transferred from Washington to UCLA -Why the transfer portal isn’t just about NIL money -What it’s like to play professional softball without a guaranteed roster spot -Competing for weeks with her name Velcroed onto her jersey -Playing through a broken rib during the AUSL season -Going from reserve pool to officially drafted — “Velcro to stitches” -Mental toughness, pressure moments, and betting on yourself -Why community, family, and teammates matter more than ever -How pro softball is growing — and why young athletes belong in this sport This episode is a raw, honest look at professional softball, athlete development, and the mental side of chasing a dream when nothing is guaranteed. If you’re a young softball player, a parent navigating the current youth sports landscape, or someone who believes in growing the game, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Subscribe for more athlete stories, behind-the-scenes pro softball conversations, and real talk about the business and future of women’s sports. #OutOfLeftField #AUSL #JadelynAllchin
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    57 Min.
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