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Montana Fouts Becomes Seventh Four-Time NFCA All-American in Alabama History

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced its 2023 Division I All-America teams Wednesday, with Alabama graduate pitcher Montana Fouts earning her fourth career All-America accolade to become the seventh four-time honoree in program history.

Fouts earned a spot on the First Team this season, previously earning First Team honors in 2021 and Second Team in 2022 and 2019. She joins former Crimson Tide players Kelly Kretschman (1998-2001), Jackie McClain (2001-04), Brittany Rogers (2006-09), Kelsi Dunne (2008-11), Jackie Traina (2011-14) and Haylie McCleney (2013-16) as four-time All-Americans. The seven give Alabama the most four-time honorees of any Division I program. Tide players have combined to win 62 All-America accolades in the program’s 27-year history.

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23 for '23: Which outgoing transfer will have the biggest year?

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Montana Fouts: 'Pain is temporary'

OKLAHOMA CITY — Montana Fouts will worry about pain in the future. Right now, the Alabama softball ace is only focused on finishing out her Crimson Tide career on a high note.

Fout hyperextended her knee in the seventh inning of the SEC Tournament quarterfinals against Arkansas on May 11. After missing Alabama’s NCAA regional, she was able to return in time to help lead the Crimson Tide to a super regional victory over Northwestern last weekend. Ahead of Alabama’s Women’s College World Series opener against Tennessee, Fouts says she’ll be just fine when she steps into the circle.

“Honestly, God has blessed me with a lot less pain than you probably would think,” Fouts said Wednesday. “Pain is temporary. I'll feel that some other day.”

Fouts started Alabama’s Game 1 loss to Northwestern before earning a pair of wins in relief of Jaala Torrence to help the Crimson Tide punch its ticket to Oklahoma City. In total, the ace pitched 9⅔ innings against the Wildcats, giving up three earned runs on nine hits with eight strikeouts.

No. 5 seed Alabama will open WCWS play Thursday at 11 a.m. CT against No. 4 Tennessee. Crimson Tide head coach Patrick Murphy has not announced if he plans to start Fouts or Torrence for the matchup. Both Fouts and Torrence took part in bullpen sessions during Alabama’s practice Wednesday

“I think it’s a daily process,” Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy said when asked about Fouts’ status. “Our training staff, the doctors, anyone that’s laid a hand on her has been incredible.”

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Football Recruiting NEW: Top 50 prospect announces finalists

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“First things first is the relationships and my parents and I have a great relationship with the Alabama staff,” Merritt said. “After giving it some thought I just felt it was time to put my group out there.”

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23 for '23: Which Alabama summer arrival will provide the biggest impact?

Which Alabama summer arrival will provide the biggest impact?

  • Trey Amos

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I went with Jaylen Key while James took Keon Keeley. What do y'all think?

Football Recruiting New Alabama offer has Texas TE Jordan Washington's attention

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Despite announcing his OV schedule last night, Washington will still be giving Alabama an official visit during the season.

Washington spoke with Tide Illustrated exclusively about his relationship with Alabama and upcoming visit plans.

Football Recruiting Alabama still on the mind of five-star DB Peyton Woodyard

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Coach Saban told me and my mom and dad that my safety film was the best that he saw in my class, but I know there is always more work to be done. Coach Saban and Coach T Rob have developed a lot of players that have gone on to do well at the next level,” Woodyard said.

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