Texas softball player who pitched perfect game says response has been 'mind-blowing' The University of North Texas softball team swept its series in El Paso this weekend, but it's a game it won earlier this month that people are still talking about — and that's all because of pitcher Hope Trautwein. Social Sharing North Texas pitcher Hope Trautwein says softball players she looks up to have been talking about her CBC Radio · Posted: Apr 19, 2021 4:47 PM ET | Last Updated: April 19 On April 11, North Texas softball player Hope Trautwein faced 21 batters and struck them all out. It's her first-ever perfect game — and an historic achievement at her university. (North Texas Athletics)