Of all the spots on a softball field, none feels more inviting to Morgan Frost than the mound. She started pitching at age 10. An infatuation developed and her passion grows more intense by the day.
“I’ve gotten used to the responsibility. I’m addicted to it,” Frost, a team co-captain, said of pitching, noting that she likes to be in control and make an impact on every play.
Frost makes a difference on the field, and off it she’s made valuable contributions as a volunteer. Someday she’d like to save lives as a doctor and make the transition from mound master to M.D.
Coach’s corner Accuracy and the ability to change speeds are among Frost’s pitching strengths, Jackson coach Mike Moran said. She has a powerful mind to go along with a strong throwing arm. “When you break it down, it very well could be intelligence is her biggest asset,” Moran said of Frost, who is 8-0 and has an earned run average of 0.85. “She understands the game and how it’s supposed to be played.”
A matter of trust Frost has been an accurate finesse pitcher for a while, but lately she’s tried to increase her velocity. Her arsenal includes five pitches, headlined by an effective curveball and a confounding screwball. Success comes down to staying confident, she said: “You have to trust the pitch that you’re throwing or you’re probably going to get hit.”
Whatever it takes Frost, a four-year varsity player, is a special person who knows what it takes to get the job done on the field and in the classroom, Moran said. After high school, Frost will attend Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. She received an academic scholarship and accepted an offer to play softball, too.
Giving back When she’s not playing softball, Frost volunteers for a variety of causes. One of her favorite experiences came last year when she donated her time at a Special Olympics softball tourney. “It changed the way I (look at softball),” she said, “because you just see them going out there and wanting to play. It doesn’t matter how good you are.”
Turn the page In her spare time Frost has read several books in author Janet Evanovich’s fiction series about bounty hunter Stephanie Plum.
Paging Dr. Frost She plans to study pre-medicine at Rollins and later attend medical school. She grew up adoring shows like “ER” and thrives in high-pressure situations. “The whole atmosphere, I love it,” said Frost, who might pursue a career in neurosurgery or cardiology.
Chow Frost’s favorite restaurants include Olive Garden and In-N-Out Burger.
Mike Cane, Herald Writer
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