Ann Arbor — For all the All-Americans and Big Ten players of the year Carol Hutchins has worked with as Michigan softball coach, the unsung players, those who arrived to tirelessly practice in mostly behind-the-scenes roles have often been the most rewarding to watch grow.
Kelsey Susalla from Garden City was that player a few years ago who elevated herself into a game-changing player her final two seasons, 2015 and 2016.
Junior catcher Katie Alexander was a three-year captain at Saline, and a two-time Michigan All-State selection. She wanted to attend Michigan and play for Hutchins.