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Hope Trautwein Joins Softball Staff
7/3/2023 10:40:00 AM | Softball
Trautwein arrives in Houston in her first full-time coaching stop
HOUSTON – Hope Trautwein, a member of the 2022 Women's College World Series All-Tournament team, will join University of Houston Softball Head Coach Kristin Vesely's staff for the upcoming season, the program announced Monday.
"Coach Hope is a great hire for us moving into the Big 12 Conference," Vesely said. "She has experience in the Big 12 as a player and being on a National Championship staff. She has the competitive fire and passion to help teach our pitchers how to be the best. She has been at multiple levels, understands how to perform and knows what we are going to do to compete nationally."
Trautwein, who helped Oklahoma to a national championship in 2022 after a decorated four-year stint with North Texas, finished her collegiate career with an 82-25 record, 14 saves, a 1.82 ERA and 850 strikeouts.
"I am so excited to be a part of the Houston coaching staff, moving forward with the future of the program," Trautwein said. "Houston is a second home for me, and I am eager to work with these athletes, develop them, and compete in the Big 12."
Trautwein helped lead the way for Oklahoma at the 2022 Women's College World Series, posting a 4-0 record and throwing 22.1 innings with a 2.51 ERA, allowing only 12 hits and striking out 16. The stellar performance in the postseason capped a 22-1 season in the circle for the super-senior, as she spun a 0.77 ERA with nine shutouts, striking out 157 with a .121 batting average against.
In 2021 with North Texas, Trautwein made history, becoming the first NCAA Division I softball player to toss a seven-inning perfect game, striking out all 21 batters. She finished her time at North Texas as the team's leader in career ERA (2.05), wins (61), saves (15), batting average against (.197) and strikeouts per seven innings (8.11).
In total across five seasons, she threw four solo no-hitters, a solo perfect game, a combined no-hitter and a combined perfect game. She was also a four-time All-Conference selection, including a 2022 All-Big 12 First Team honor, and was the 2021 Conference USA Pitcher of the Year.
The Pflugerville, Texas, native brings additional professional experience to Vesely's staff after the addition of Nadia Taylor earlier this summer. Trautwein currently plays for the USSSA Pride in the Women's Professional Fastpitch (WPF) league after signing with the team for the 2022 exhibition season.
Following her collegiate playing career, Trautwein spent the 2023 season as a graduate assistant under Oklahoma Softball Head Coach Patty Gasso.
"I am excited for Hope to begin her coaching career at Houston," Oklahoma Associate Head Coach and Pitching Coach Jennifer Rocha said. "She has been a student of the game and exudes passion for growing the sport of softball. I am certain she will share her knowledge and do a wonderful job of building relationships that encourage high levels of performance."
Trautwein played prep softball for Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville. She graduated from North Texas with a bachelor's degree in accounting and received a Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma.
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"Coach Hope is a great hire for us moving into the Big 12 Conference," Vesely said. "She has experience in the Big 12 as a player and being on a National Championship staff. She has the competitive fire and passion to help teach our pitchers how to be the best. She has been at multiple levels, understands how to perform and knows what we are going to do to compete nationally."
Trautwein, who helped Oklahoma to a national championship in 2022 after a decorated four-year stint with North Texas, finished her collegiate career with an 82-25 record, 14 saves, a 1.82 ERA and 850 strikeouts.
"I am so excited to be a part of the Houston coaching staff, moving forward with the future of the program," Trautwein said. "Houston is a second home for me, and I am eager to work with these athletes, develop them, and compete in the Big 12."
Trautwein helped lead the way for Oklahoma at the 2022 Women's College World Series, posting a 4-0 record and throwing 22.1 innings with a 2.51 ERA, allowing only 12 hits and striking out 16. The stellar performance in the postseason capped a 22-1 season in the circle for the super-senior, as she spun a 0.77 ERA with nine shutouts, striking out 157 with a .121 batting average against.
In 2021 with North Texas, Trautwein made history, becoming the first NCAA Division I softball player to toss a seven-inning perfect game, striking out all 21 batters. She finished her time at North Texas as the team's leader in career ERA (2.05), wins (61), saves (15), batting average against (.197) and strikeouts per seven innings (8.11).
In total across five seasons, she threw four solo no-hitters, a solo perfect game, a combined no-hitter and a combined perfect game. She was also a four-time All-Conference selection, including a 2022 All-Big 12 First Team honor, and was the 2021 Conference USA Pitcher of the Year.
The Pflugerville, Texas, native brings additional professional experience to Vesely's staff after the addition of Nadia Taylor earlier this summer. Trautwein currently plays for the USSSA Pride in the Women's Professional Fastpitch (WPF) league after signing with the team for the 2022 exhibition season.
Following her collegiate playing career, Trautwein spent the 2023 season as a graduate assistant under Oklahoma Softball Head Coach Patty Gasso.
"I am excited for Hope to begin her coaching career at Houston," Oklahoma Associate Head Coach and Pitching Coach Jennifer Rocha said. "She has been a student of the game and exudes passion for growing the sport of softball. I am certain she will share her knowledge and do a wonderful job of building relationships that encourage high levels of performance."
Trautwein played prep softball for Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville. She graduated from North Texas with a bachelor's degree in accounting and received a Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the DIAMOND CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. To find out more information about the Diamond Club, click here or call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Softball. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarSB.
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