DeStefano Honored as Wilson/National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Pitcher of the Week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. --- Moravian University junior pitcher/outfielder Sarah DeStefano has been honored as the Division III Wilson/National Fastpitch Coaches Association Pitcher of the Week for her performances last week.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. --- Moravian University junior pitcher/outfielder Sarah DeStefano has been honored as the Division III Wilson/National Fastpitch Coaches Association Pitcher of the Week for her performances last week.
DeStefano posted a 4-0 record in the circle last week while helping Moravian record a 7-1 mark at The Spring Games to start the 2025 season, and she was selected as the Landmark Conference Pitcher of the Week. DeStefano had a 0.88 ERA with four complete games, two shutouts, three runs, eight walks, 14 hits and 23 strikeouts in 24 innings of work in the circle, and at the plate, she registered a .333 average with five hits, a run, a double, two stolen bases and four RBIs while playing right field when she isn't pitching. DeStefano also added four putouts and four assists in the field in eight chances.
DeStefano earned her 100th career strikeout in the first contest of the trip as she scattered three hits and three walks to go with seven strikeouts in a 10-0 win over Neumann University. She added nine strikeouts in a 7-0 shutout over RPI before recording four strikeouts in a 16-2, six-inning win over No. 9 Trine (Ind.) University. DeStefano completed the week with three strikeouts in a 9-1 victory over Gustavus Adolphus (Minn.) College.
"What a great honor for Sarah to be recognized after her outstanding performance in Florida," commented Head Coach Josh Baltz. "I couldn't be more proud of the way she performed and competed, highlighted by her ability to stay composed, bring positive energy, and truly enjoy the game."
No. 22 Moravian is to return to action on Saturday, March 15 at the Cross Bay Bash with games at No. 6 Virginia Wesleyan University at 10:00 a.m. and No. 7 Christopher Newport (Va.) University at 2:30 p.m.
To read the full NFCA Wilson/Louisville Slugger Pitcher/Player of the Week release, visit https://nfca.org/divnews/ncaa3/destefano-slaw-claim-wilson-louisville-slugger-division-iii-weekly-honors.
