TPM Fastpitch

Specialties

our mission:

TPM Fastpitch is a female owned and operated business that provides quality fastpitch softball instruction to athletes of all ages. TPM instructors are former college athletes who aim to mentor and instruct athletes, and if desired, bridge the gap between high school and college level play. To date, 99 percent of TPM athletes have transitioned to college earning athletic softball scholarships.

History

Established in 1992.

The Pitcher’s Mound, which began as a softball training school for pitchers, was founded in 1992 by Lisa Kemme Raio. TPM Fastpitch has expanded to include fastpitch softball training in all areas of the game including instruction in hitting, fielding and catching as well as through camps and clinics. Since 1996 TPM has annually hosted one of the most premier college scouting showcase events in the nation.

Meet the Business Owner

Lisa R.

Business Owner

Home Town: Lithonia, Georgia

Winthrop University 1987 – 1991

Graduation Year: 1991

Major: Graphic Design

Position: Pitcher

Athletic Accomplishments:

All-​Big South Conference and Big South Tournament teams from 1988 – 1991

Big South Tournament MVP and Big South Player of the Year from 1989 – 1991

NCAA Records:

34 victories (#1 in NCAA D-​1) in 1990

257 strikeouts (#2 in NCAA D-​1) in 1989

0.51 ERA (#11 in NCAA D-​1) in 1991 recording 6.8 strikeouts/​7 innings

Member of both; Big South Conference & Winthrop Hall of Fame

TPM Fastpitch also recommends

Better Baseball

5

reviews

Sporting Goods

Lisa R. says,

«Better Baseball and Better Softball are excellent in supplying gear, equipment, screens, netting, etc. The staff is accommodating to customer needs.»