“It instilled me with a fire to compete because I was overlooked by a bunch of programs,” Brown said. “I think I personally have something to prove. It really motivates me to show other teams what I can do.”
After setting the Ivy League strikeout record last year, Brown has spent the offseason seeking to add to her game.
“After pitching in this league for three years, I have to assume that batters know what my pitches are so I‘ve really been working to add a couple pitches and bolster my repertoire.”
Beyond gaining confidence at the end of last year and adding to her toolbox this offseason, Brown has also hit the weights, according to Allard.
“This is the strongest I’ve seen her physically in her four years,” Allard said. “That’ll be important for her to be able to throw a lot of innings.”
—Staff writer Jacob D. H. Feldman can be reached at jacobfeldman@college.harvard.edu.