Former Lady Vol pitcher Monica Abbott is scheduled to return to Tennessee.
Abbott will make several appearances April 22-24 in Knoxville. She has a newly released book “Rise & Shine: The Monica Abbott Story.”
Abbott played for Tennessee from 2004-07 and is one of the most decorated players in college softball history.
She appeared in 253 games, starting 206 contests, with the Lady Vols, and had a 189-34 career record. Abbott totaled 112 shutouts, 16 saves, 178 complete games, 2,440 strikeouts and a 0.79 ERA at Tennessee.
The former Lady Vol pitched 23 no-hitters and six perfect games during her collegiate career. She led the Lady Vols to three consecutive Women’s College World Series appearances (2005-07).
Abbott’s No. 7 jersey was retired by the University of Tennessee on March 23, 2013.
PHOTOS: Monica Abbott through the years
Monica Abbott’s schedule of appearances
Friday, April 21
9 a.m. EDT – Women’s Alliance speaking event (invitation only event)
3-4:30 p.m. EDT – Meet and greet at Union Avenue Books
5:50 p.m. EDT – First pitch – Tennessee baseball versus Vanderbilt
Saturday, April 22
4 p.m. EDT – Tennessee softball alumni day versus Florida
Sunday, April 23
5-6:30 p.m. EDT – Book signing at Regal Soccer Stadium (Open to Sunday game ticket holders only)
7 p.m. EDT – Tennessee softball versus Florida
Monday, April 24
8:30 a.m. EDT – Sports Animal radio show from Long’s Drug Store
6:50 p.m. EDT – On-field recognition and first pitch
7 p.m. EDT – Tennessee softball versus Florida