The Alliance Fastpitch proudly announces Rylee Black 2029 from the CFL as National Pitcher of the Month for her remarkable play in November 2024. Rylee, a versatile player for Oklahoma Athletics 2010 National, excels on the mound. Her November stats through 35.2 innings pitched, she had 55 strikeouts and a 0.2 ERA.

Rylee Black’s softball journey begins at the age of five, and by the time she’s eight, she’s already playing travel softball. While she enjoys the game from the start, her true passion ignites when she begins pitching at age 10. Initially starting as a catcher, Rylee is faced with a decision to either continue catching or focus on pitching. She immediately knows pitching is the path she wants to pursue and dedicates herself to mastering the craft.Rylee loves the game because she’s competitive and driven to be the best. Her passion for softball extends beyond personal achievement—she plays for her coaches and teammates, who inspire her to work harder every day. For Rylee, softball is more than a sport; it’s a true passion.

Among Rylee’s most cherished memories is winning the 12U AFCS Tier I National Championship with her travel team, Oklahoma Athletics 2010 National – Madden. Another standout moment is throwing her first perfect game in May 2024 against Tulsa Elite, marking a milestone in her pitching career.

Rylee’s favorite softball player is Montana Fouts, but when she’s not on the field, she enjoys a variety of activities. She loves playing basketball, working out at Coop’s Performance Gym, attending church, building Legos, giving pitching lessons, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Looking ahead, Rylee has set ambitious goals both on and off the field. Her pitching goals include hitting 65 mph by the start of her freshman year, increasing her spin rate to 1800 consistently, and mastering a rise ball. As part of her team, she aims to win a state championship with her high school team in Blanchard and secure another national championship with her travel team.Academically, Rylee is focused on maintaining straight A’s, being inducted into the National Honor Society, and finishing in the top 10% of her class. She also plans to take a Spanish class and work toward earning her cosmetology license.The Alliance Fastpitch commends Rylee Black on her well-deserved recognition as Player of the Month, acknowledging her outstanding contributions to the sport and her commitment to personal and athletic growth.

What is the Alliance Fastpitch Player Recognition Program?

The Player Recognition Program was built to recognize and spotlight our individual players in each Member League. Each month, registered Alliance Fastpitch coaches can nominate a player from their age division. League Leadership will review nominations and a monthly stats report from AthletesGoLive (AGL) to determine the League’s Player of the Month.

Following the announcement of each League’s Players of the Month, the Alliance Fastpitch will recognize a National Player of the Month. To be considered for Player of the Month, your team must score League games in AGL so your stats will be included in the League’s monthly report.