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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard softball welcomes Myka Sutherlin as a new assistant coach ahead of the 2024 season. Sutherlin joins head coach Jenny Rohn’s inaugural coaching staff. A former NCAA Division I pitcher and current professional, Sutherlin will mentor and guide the Crimson pitching staff.
“I am excited to welcome Myka Sutherlin to the coaching staff. Myka brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with her college and professional playing careers,” Rohn said. “Myka is an exceptional person and understands the demands of pursuing excellence academically as well as athletically. Myka will be a great addition to the staff and will lead the development of the pitchers.”
Sutherlin has seen the world in her professional softball career, competing in the Italian Championship with professional team Forlí, joining the Emili-Romagna based club in May 2023. Sutherlin led Forlí to the best-of-five championship series and will join the Crimson in October following the conclusion of the Italian Championship season. Sutherlin pitched for Athletes Unlimited in her professional career as well.
A graduate of Cal State Fullerton, Sutherlin was a standout pitcher for the Titans. The 2023 Big West Pitcher of the Year, Sutherlin posted a 2.16 earned run average, 311 strikeouts, 19 complete games and nine shutouts over 266 innings in her two years at Cal State Fullerton. Sutherlin garnered numerous individual accolades in her career, including 2023 NFCA All-West Region Second Team and 2023 All-Big West First Team honors. Sutherlin is just the sixth pitcher in Titans history to win the Big West Pitcher of the Year award.
Sutherlin began her college career at Pacific, pitching three seasons for the Tigers. The Gilbert, Arizona native started in 29 games with Pacific, recording a 2.85 ERA with 192 strikeouts over 216.1 innings. In her final season with the Tigers, Sutherlin earned 2021 All-West Coast Conference First Team recognition.
During her college career, Sutherlin held private pitching clinics and workouts, enhancing the development of young pitchers by educating them on key fundamentals and principles.
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