Olympian and Tennessee All-American Monica Abbott joins the D1Softball Podcast following the announcement of her retirement.

Monica Abbott’s softball career both defined and defied the times she played through. And her sustained excellence set a standard that may never be matched.

Pitching legend Monica Abbott announced her retirement from softball on Tuesday. The lefthander left a lasting legacy for the University of Tennessee and Team USA.

Behind a legendary relief appearance by Ally Carda, Team USA defeated Japan to win the World Games and a world title.

Monica Abbott has been one of the most dominant pitchers in the sport for nearly two decades. She will finally get a second chance to pursue Olympic gold this month in Tokyo.

Auburn freshmen Maddie Penta and Shelby Lowe have made an immediate impact in the circle for the Tigers pitching staff this season.

The Tokyo Olympics were officially postponed for the summer of 2020, and Team USA member Monica Abbott reacted to the news.

The Packaged Deal looks to fill a void with new concept “Softball School.” Virtual classes will take place Monday-Friday and taught by softball stars around the country.

The USA Softball Olympic Team took its road show to Arizona, where an outstanding atmosphere and competitive game made for a spectacular night.

The USA Softball Olympic Team was announced earlier this week, and it created a plethora of memories for some first-time selections, and for some veterans.