University of Tennessee Athletics
Ashley Rogers Selected 3rd Overall in 2023 WPF Draft by Smash It Sports Vipers
April 17, 2023 | Softball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Graduate pitcher Ashley Rogers was drafted No. 3 overall in the 2023 Women's Professional Fastpitch draft by Smash It Sports Vipers.
The draft took place Monday night at The Yale Theatre in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and was broadcast live on the league's official YouTube page. Rogers will have the opportunity to sign with the Vipers once her eligibility at Tennessee is completed following the 2023 season.
Based out of Oxford, Alabama, the Vipers are led by head coach Gerry Glasco. SIS helped found the league which began play in 2022 – finishing 17-13 in its inaugural season.
The WPF is a four-team professional fastpitch league that runs from June 15 to August 7 with the three-game championship series coming August 15-17. It is currently the only women's professional fastpitch league in the United States and is backed by USA Softball and USSSA.
The draft took place Monday night at The Yale Theatre in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and was broadcast live on the league's official YouTube page. Rogers will have the opportunity to sign with the Vipers once her eligibility at Tennessee is completed following the 2023 season.
Based out of Oxford, Alabama, the Vipers are led by head coach Gerry Glasco. SIS helped found the league which began play in 2022 – finishing 17-13 in its inaugural season.
The WPF is a four-team professional fastpitch league that runs from June 15 to August 7 with the three-game championship series coming August 15-17. It is currently the only women's professional fastpitch league in the United States and is backed by USA Softball and USSSA.
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