I am always partial to a slapper. I know what goes into it and how
difficult it is to do. Watched my daughter go through the change from right handed hitter with speed and power to lefty slapper in one year. Also saw her get her only Over the fence HR as a lefty. She had several ISP HR's but... It was an interesting ride but slapping is a lot more difficult than people give it credit for.
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Today's "Why VT" features Kelsey Brown
-- VTChip
Aug 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM ET
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08/29/25 10:35 PM ET
She was super fun to watch... question...
-- jesuisvtguy
Aug 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM ET
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08/30/25 11:51 AM ET
I am always partial to a slapper. I know what goes into it and how
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-- HokieAllMyLife
Aug 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM ET
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08/30/25 10:19 PM ET
Coaches thought she would be more of help to the team. FWIW she made the
-- HokieAllMyLife
Sep 05, 2025 at 10:12 PM ET
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09/05/25 10:12 PM ET
Yes, Slapping is getting more difficult........
-- Techdady
Aug 31, 2025 at 10:25 AM ET
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08/31/25 10:25 AM ET
She played 173 games at VT, starting 138 of them
-- VTChip
Aug 30, 2025 at 01:10 PM ET
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08/30/25 01:10 PM ET
And got a Pamplin degree**
-- UpperQuad
Aug 30, 2025 at 02:55 PM ET
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08/30/25 02:55 PM ET
Pamplin undergrad and masters 💪🏻**
-- StephBrown
Aug 31, 2025 at 05:13 PM ET
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08/31/25 05:13 PM ET
Emma Ritter's emergence as a Two Time All American leadoff batter?
-- Techdady
Aug 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM ET
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08/30/25 12:02 PM ET
Loved watching Brownie play!**
-- Hockeydad
Aug 30, 2025 at 11:42 AM ET
Hockeydad
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08/30/25 11:42 AM ET
Appropriate to read that really fast because that's what Brownie was! FAST**
-- laphroaig
Aug 30, 2025 at 06:06 AM ET
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08/30/25 06:06 AM ET