Pickens has been a dominating pitcher for Tennessee during her career, picking up SEC Pitcher of the Year last season and continuing that impressive run into her junior campaign. Now, the right-handed hurler added an incredible stat to the resume,

Karlyn Pickens set a new NCAA softball record with a blazing 78.2 mph pitch. The historic throw has sparked excitement among fans and athletes.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady also ranks as one of the fastest pitchers ever, as she hit 75 mph at Stanford last season and could challenge Abbott's mark of 77 mph before her career is done. Tennessee is king when it comes to velocity, as former Volunteers pitcher Ben Joyce set an NCAA baseball record with a 105.5 mph pitch in 2012.