I think it’s a tie between Bree and Nora
Candidly I didn’t see either of them having the awesome year that they are having.
I think Nora had 16 at bats last year. I attended the last outside practice that VT held before the season and she was killing it, so I directly asked Pete about her.
His response: “If you are good enough to play softball at Virginia Tech and if you are willing to work hard, you WILL be successful.”
BOOM!
And while Bree was a top 50 recruit, not playing last year completely dropped her off the radar. Bu she has certainly reappeared BIG TIME!
Thread Replies (12)
Did most of the dingers last night go over the LONGWOOD in left center?
-- laphroaig
Mar 19, 2026 at 04:20 AM ET
laphroaig
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03/19/26 04:20 AM ET
Yes, Yaeger's was a bonb and Lynch's was a lazer!**
-- Hokiedanville
Mar 19, 2026 at 06:49 PM ET
Hokiedanville
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03/19/26 06:49 PM ET
Surprised Bank of James didn't ask for that exposure**
-- TomTurkey
Mar 19, 2026 at 12:53 PM ET
TomTurkey
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03/19/26 12:53 PM ET
Yes, I believe all of them did**
-- VTChip
Mar 19, 2026 at 08:40 AM ET
VTChip
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03/19/26 08:40 AM ET
Hey Chip. Give us your picks for most surprising players this year**
-- HokieR
Mar 19, 2026 at 09:12 AM ET
HokieR
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03/19/26 09:12 AM ET
I think it’s a tie between Bree and Nora
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-- VTChip
Mar 19, 2026 at 11:23 AM ET
VTChip
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03/19/26 11:23 AM ET
Agree Mr. Chip!! My early season newcomer surprise would be Avery.**
-- ancient alien 2018
Mar 19, 2026 at 08:27 PM ET
ancient alien 2018
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03/19/26 08:27 PM ET
Per Damian's stats database, Nora's AB count was 16 as you said**
-- thomash05
Mar 19, 2026 at 01:14 PM ET
thomash05
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03/19/26 01:14 PM ET
The question of "biggest surprise" has several legit answers. Nice problem.**
-- laphroaig
Mar 19, 2026 at 11:47 AM ET
laphroaig
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03/19/26 11:47 AM ET
You didn't ask me but I'm gonna tell you anyway! Bree Carrico - no contest
-- laphroaig
Mar 19, 2026 at 09:33 AM ET
laphroaig
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03/19/26 09:33 AM ET
G2 is definitely in that 2nd tier**
-- TomTurkey
Mar 19, 2026 at 10:50 AM ET
TomTurkey
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03/19/26 10:50 AM ET