Yes, her "control" issues actually make her hard to hit. The batters are
probably struggling to figure out what's coming next. Pete said a couple years ago about Mazz, "a little wild can be a good thing."
I think we've had the most success riding Mazz for several innings until she starts to struggle, then throwing Bree at them. Bree has a slower, much more controlled pitch and is such a complete opposite of Mazz it makes a good combo.
Probably why Pete has used Bree exclusively in a relief role.
Thread Replies (12)
Mazz control issues by the numbers
-- MidloHokie
Mar 14, 2026 at 09:07 AM ET
MidloHokie
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03/14/26 09:07 AM ET
Listened to softball podcast discussing the tiny strike zones in general
-- hokiepro
Mar 14, 2026 at 12:36 PM ET
hokiepro
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03/14/26 12:36 PM ET
Well, if Mazz is getting squeezed (maybe?) she invites it because . . .
-- MidloHokie
Mar 14, 2026 at 12:56 PM ET
MidloHokie
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03/14/26 12:56 PM ET
She does miss big because she overthrows sometimes
-- hokiepro
Mar 14, 2026 at 01:23 PM ET
hokiepro
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03/14/26 01:23 PM ET
The good news is that clown won’t be behind the plate again today
-- HolidayInnHokie
Mar 14, 2026 at 12:54 PM ET
HolidayInnHokie
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03/14/26 12:54 PM ET
Clowns to the left of me jokers to the right stuck in the middle with you.**
-- william floyd
Mar 14, 2026 at 01:08 PM ET
william floyd
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03/14/26 01:08 PM ET
And there are two real issues that come with control problems. Your defense
-- VT One
Mar 14, 2026 at 10:48 AM ET
VT One
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03/14/26 10:48 AM ET
Few pitchers make lots of improvements after high school.
-- william floyd
Mar 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM ET
william floyd
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03/14/26 10:01 AM ET
Right. As I stated, "great pitchers are most often recruited rather . .
-- MidloHokie
Mar 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM ET
MidloHokie
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03/14/26 11:37 AM ET
That is a very good post. Would be
-- VTSweaterMan
Mar 14, 2026 at 09:48 AM ET
VTSweaterMan
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03/14/26 09:48 AM ET
Yes, her "control" issues actually make her hard to hit. The batters are
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-- vatechcowpatty
Mar 14, 2026 at 10:40 AM ET
vatechcowpatty
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03/14/26 10:40 AM ET
Well, not quite. Bree has started a couple of games with mixed success.
-- MidloHokie
Mar 14, 2026 at 11:26 AM ET
MidloHokie
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03/14/26 11:26 AM ET