(SB) All Time Gator Softball Team

I don't have time to devote right now, but Hannah Adams might fit in there somewhere. Tier 1 GGOAT (Greatest Gator...) is Lorenz, Nelson, Haeger and Wallace imho. Kelsey Stewart maybe, but I think she had a pretty pedestrian senior year (for her)? For all the power she provided, I'll always remember Megan Bush for her smile.

 

We may be have to start discussing honorable mentions to Kendra Falby, Jocey Ericson, Korbe Otis, Keagan Rockwell and Reagan Walsh

 

Aubree Monroe is one of my favorite all time Gators. But I would choose Jocey Ericson to be my catcher. Both excel on defense, but Jocey hits better than Aubrey.

 

This is a fun discussion about great players who all have touched our Gator SB collective, competitive hearts. Aubree has always been my favorite player. I like Jocey as well. I have a soft spot for excellent catchers. I played catcher and know the position very well.

 

If it is a former player, then my fav is always going to be AM!

 

Good team, but I would have to find a place for Ocasio somewhere.

 

Ocalaman, great job. I’m going to agree with you nearly 100%. My only question would be was Tofft at third a better player than Echols? Echols first year at UF was pretty amazing. I believe she only struck out a handful of times while putting up huge offensive numbers and outstanding defense. Second season not as good. I know Tofft was on the championship teams but I don’t remember her performance like I do Echols. What was your reasoning in I’m guessing giving her the edge over Echols?

 

Oh, and after reading the other posts, of course Jocey Erickson is a no brainer to replace Munroe after she finishes her outstanding career with UF. Not only is she an outstanding defensive catcher which was Aubrey’s specialty but to set the UF rbi record in her first season was amazing. Aubrey was offensively challenged and usually hit in the low to mid .200’s.

 

Like Jocey, Aubree was clutch in many big games. CTW has reminded us of those contributions in discussions of Aubree during those championship years. Eg., her home run against Bama’s “J Train”, Jaclyn Traina, in Game 1 of the 2014 WCWS Championship Series, scoring the game’s first run and setting the tone for the Gator offense in a 5-0 win.

 

Ocala - Adding to my agreement with Toft, when she threw the ball to first, you could actually hear the wind from the throw. I still think she had the best arm for a female I have ever seen. The movement of Kelsey to SS was a disaster not only fielding but her hitting dropped like 100 points if I remember it correctly. Megan was our best ever hitting first baseman but Taylor S was our best fielder with amazing range and glove control. I won't take Megan off the list BUT Taylor is just a small notch below. At the end of her career next year Falby will be remembered as our greatest outfielder. She makes plays no one else can make. Other players make diving tough catches that she makes look routine due to her jump on the ball and speed. Great list and great memories!

 

IMO Kirsti Merritt was a better college CF than Moultrie while Moultrie was the better pro.

 

Good point, Charla would be my 3rd baseman. . Can't believe I forgot her.

 

I’m not going to do a whole list, but Barnhill would not be on my all time team. Too easily rattled, and can’t field her position. When she was good, she was REALLY good, but she could spiral in a hurry. I’d rather have a Gourley or even Ocasio. They may not have had quite the ceiling, but both were tough as nails. Ocasio also gives you a very good glove and a very good bat to work with.

Like you said, it’s all subjective. That’s my $.02. I like the majority of your picks.

 

Brittany Schutte deserves at least a mention. For my money, she was the best power hitter we had. Only player to hit 40+ HR in her first two seasons. One of two players to hit .725+ SLG in multiple season, but the only one to do it as a FR and a SO.

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I hate to pile on a Gator Great, but I totally agree. KB would not sniff my all time team. Flame thrower for sure, but, as you said, too many holes in her game and too little improvement.