After wrapping up her Missouri softball career this spring, shortstop Sami Fagan joined the Akron Racers in the National Pro Fastpitch league. In her first season, she batted .392 with nine home runs and 39 runs batted in, earning Rookie of the Year and All-NPF shortstop honors.
The Akron Racers are preparing for their first playoff game Friday, but after the news that Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine would return for an 11th season, Fagan talked to The Maneater’s Peter Baugh.
The Maneater: What were your emotions when you heard Coach Earleywine was officially coming back?