Ann Arbor – Alex Sobczak has made a smooth transition from her Miss Softball days at Farmington Hills Mercy to being a freshman catcher at Michigan, ranked the No. 2 team in the nation.
After fighting through the frustration of getting intentionally walked frequently in high school, Sobczak is now getting pitched to and is making the most of her opportunities.
Sobczak has made an immediate impact at the plate and behind it, helping the Wolverines to an 8-1 start. They will play in Palm Springs this weekend, facing Oklahoma Friday afternoon.
Sobczak, UM’s starting catcher, is off to a .