University of Tennessee Athletics
Lady Vol Softball Jersey Countdown #7
January 31, 2014 | Softball
Jan. 31, 2014
Just seven days left until the start of the 2014 Tennessee softball season! Six Lady Vols proudly sported No. 7, but when you talk about No. 7 in the sport of softball there's one name that resonates the loudest -- the one and only Monica Abbott!
In January and February UTSports.com will count down the days remaining until the start of the Lady Vols' 2014 campaign (Feb. 7) with looks back at the many Lady Vols who donned jersey numbers 30-00.
| No. 7 | |||||||||||
| No. | Player | Years | Pos. | GP-GS | Avg. | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB |
| 7 | Jennifer Hutson | 1996 | UT | 39-19 | .191 | 47 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 7 | April Phillips* | 1997-2000 | OF | 245-129 | .272 | 390 | 117 | 106 | 0 | 21 | 36 |
| 7 | Lisa Warren | 1998-99 | IF | 139-139 | .374 | 484 | 106 | 181 | 9 | 66 | 29 |
| 7 | Holly Ellison | 2000 | OF | 37-35 | .333 | 108 | 23 | 36 | 0 | 19 | 8 |
| 7 | Monica Abbott | 2004-07 | P | 129-104 | .243 | 74 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| 7 | Tory Lewis | 2011-13 | OF | 156-94 | .283 | 251 | 58 | 71 | 0 | 15 | 18 |
* NCAA Records
| No. 7 | |||||||||||
| No. | Player | Years | Pos. | ERA | W-L | GS | CG | SH | IP | SO | |
| 7 | Monica Abbott | 2004-07 | P | 0.79 | 189*-34 | 206* | 178 | 112* | 1448.0* | 2440* | |
Looking Back...#7 Monica Abbott
2004-07 | P | 6-3 | L/L | Salinas, Calif.
From 2004-2007, Monica Abbott established herself as arguably the greatest pitcher in history of NCAA softball, all while proudly donning the Tennessee Orange and White. On March 23, 2013, the University of Tennessee honored Abbott with a jersey retirement ceremony at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
During her illustrious career at Rocky Top from 2004-07, Abbott was an incredible force in the circle and her career numbers reflect her dominance. She posted an incredible 189-34 record, a 0.79 ERA, 112 shutouts, 2,440 strikeouts, 23 no-hitters, six perfect games and 125 games with 10 or more strikeouts. She is the NCAA Division I record holder for wins, shutouts, strikeouts, starts (206), innings pitched (1,448) and appearances (253). She led all NCAA Division I softball players in wins in all four seasons with the Lady Vols.
The Salinas, Calif., native was a four-time first team All-American and All-SEC selection and earned SEC Pitcher of the Year distinction in 2004, 2005 and 2007. Abbott won the USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year, the Honda Award for Softball and the Women's Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year awards in 2007, and she led Tennessee to three consecutive College World Series appearances from 2005-07, earning 10 wins in CWS games as well as three CWS All-Tournament selections. Abbott also holds almost every significant career and single-season Tennessee softball pitching record.
She achieved incredible feats during her UT career, including becoming the first pitcher in NCAA Division I history to record 500 strikeouts in all four seasons.
THROWBACK NOTES FROM HER BIO!
- Considers Dot Richardson to be her biggest sports influence, and Monica tries to emulate the Olympian's desire, enthusiasm and skill
- Models herself after legendary baseball pitcher Randy Johnson
| Monica Abbott's TENNESSEE CAREER | |||||||||
| Year | ERA | W-L | APP | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | SO |
| 2004 | 1.03 | 45-10 | 59 | 47 | 44 | 24/4 | 4 | 352.0 | 582 |
| 2005 | 0.52 | 50-9 | 69 | 56 | 47 | 34/8 | 3 | 392.0 | 603 |
| 2006 | 0.95 | 44-10 | 62 | 51 | 42 | 25/7 | 4 | 345.2 | 531 |
| 2007 | 0.68 | 50-5 | 63 | 52 | 45 | 29/7 | 5 | 358.1 | 724 |
| TOTAL | 0.79 | 189-34 | 253 | 206 | 178 | 112/26 | 16 | 1448.0 | 2440 |
Monica Abbott's Player Accomplishments
USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year (2007)
Winner of the Honda Award for Softball (2007)
2007 Stats: 50-5 record, 0.68 ERA, 29 solo shutouts, 358.1 IP, 724 strikeouts
Career Stats: 189-34 record, 0.79 ERA, 112 solo shutouts, 1,448.0 innings, 2,440 strikeouts
Registered 23 career no-hitters and six perfect games
Struck out 10 or more hitters 125 times in her career
Previous member of the U.S. National Team
Led NCAA Division I in victories in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Holds NCAA Division I career victory record (at 189)
Holds NCAA Division I career shutout record (at 112)
Holds NCAA Division I career record in strikeouts (at 2,440)
Holds NCAA Division I career record in appearances (at 253)
Holds NCAA Division I single-season record with 724 K's in 2007
Set SEC records for career wins and career strikeouts
Holds SEC single season marks for wins (50) and strikeouts (724) (set in 2007)
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 First-Team NFCA All-American
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 First-Team NFCA All-South Region
2005, 2006, 2007 Women's College World Series All-Tournament selection
Had 10 wins in the circle in three appearances at the Women's College World Series
Four-time All-SEC Selection (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
Three-time SEC Pitcher of the Year (2004, 2005, 2007)
2004 SEC Freshman of the Year
2006 SEC Tournament Most Valuable Player
Named to USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year
Preseason Watch List (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year
Top 25 Finalist (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year
Top 10 Finalist (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year
Final Three Selection (2006, 2007)
Finalist for Honda Award for Softball (2006, 2007)
Three-time NFCA National Collegiate Player of the Week
Four-time USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Week
16-time SEC Pitcher of the Week
Member of gold-medal winning U.S. National Team at the II World Cup of Softball, ISF World Championships and Japan Cup in 2006, the III World Cup of Softball, Canada Cup and Pan American Games in 2007 and the KFC World Cup of Softball and Canada Cup in 2009
Helped the Washington Glory to the 2007 National Pro Fastpitch title
Won a silver medal with the U.S. National Team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Won gold at the ISF XII Women's World Championship and at the KFC World Cup of Softball 5 in 2010
Helped her Toyota Motor Corporation squad win the Japan Pro League Championship in both 2010, 2011 and 2012, even throwing perfect game in the title contest to secure the 2010 crown
Joined former Lady Vol teammate Shannon Doepking in helping guide the Chicago Bandits to the 2011 National Pro Fastpitch Championship and 2012 Championship Game.
