TUCSON, Ariz. -- From 2010 to 2014, on any given spring weekend, you would find Kenzie Fowler in the Hillenbrand Stadium pitcher's circle.

Turn on your TV to the Pac-12 Networks or ESPN during those five seasons, you would see Fowler pitching for the Wildcats. Now, four years after graduating from Arizona with a degree in journalism, you can find Fowler in one of the nine Pac-12 press boxes, calling games for the Pac-12 Networks or for ESPN.

"From day one, Kenzie had that unique talent that allowed her to make a seamless transition from the ball field to the broadcast booth," Pac-12 Networks play-by-play announcer Ann Schatz said. "And the impact was immediate."

It's also likely if you've ever seen content produced by the Arizona video department, you have seen a Fowler-produced video. Fowler balances her announcing gigs with her time as a Video Production Assistant for the Arizona Athletics video department.

"Kenzie's unique skill set with video and game production coupled with her perspective as a former student-athlete is invaluable to Arizona Athletics," assistant athletic director for creative services John Daley said. "She's been the lead on some of our most successful videos and game elements."

During her time on the field with the Wildcats, Fowler was a two-time NFCA All-American as a freshman (1st-team) and a sophomore (2nd-team). She went 87-33 in her career with a 2.08 ERA in 152 career appearances. Her 87 wins are eighth most in school history. She struck out 857 batters, sixth most in UA history, over 718.2 innings in her career. In 2010 as a freshman, Fowler racked up 38 victories, fourth most in a season in school history, and struck out 371 batters, seventh most in school history, and led Arizona to the Women's College World Series championship series. She was named to the All-WCWS team for her efforts.

"Kenzie Fowler was a model student-athlete," Coach Mike Candrea said. "She performed at the highest levels both on the field and in the classroom. Kenzie always did things the right way with great passion and was the teammate you wanted on your team. She always gave 100% and if people only knew what she went through to play this game each and every day – we owe a tremendous amount of gratitude and admiration for the way she represented the University of Arizona and our softball program.

" I admire her ability to tell the story through her knowledge, passion and insight for the game of fast-pitch in the broadcast booth and she is one of the bright stars in the industry today."

The multi-talented Fowler keeps busy with her two gigs while also preparing to marry former Wildcat football player Kyle Quinn. 

Fowler sat down with ArizonaWildcats.com to talk about her time at Arizona and update fans on her current careers.

When you look back at your five years as a Wildcat, what do you think? What are some of your best memories of your time playing for Arizona?

"I was raised a Wildcat, and being able to compete in front of my hometown is something I still pinch myself about. Looking back at my time here, the relationships I built and people I met I think is what stands out to me the most. I truly graduated with a family. For example, two of my best friends (Alex Lavine and Kristen Arriola) were my teammates and roommates from softball. All three of our weddings are this year (to former Arizona athletes I might add) and we are all bridesmaids in each other's wedding. It sounds so cheesy, but that is what's special to me. We have that bond for life from our time at Arizona, and that will be there for the rest of our lives. Now, my favorite memories playing… I have three games that stand out in particular from my time."
 
1. Regional Final extra-inning win vs. Hofstra (5/23/10)
"This was hands down the craziest game I've ever played in... Hillenbrand was packed as it always is for postseason, and I just remember it being very hot. It was back and forth all game, and it went all the way to 12 innings. I remember being down two in the bottom of the 12th, K'Lee (Arredondo) hit a 2-run triple to tie us up, and then Hofstra decided to walk both Stacie (Chambers) and Brigette (Del Ponte) to pitch to Lini (Koria), who then hit hit a walk off grand slam. I remember all of us just losing our minds running out to the field because it was such an exhausting game and we were going to Supers." 

2. WCWS win vs. Washington (6/5/2010)
"This was a huge win, because they were the defending champs, and we did not play well against them in the conference season. I remember Coach Candrea talking to us after that series earlier in the season, about how we needed to regroup and learn from the losses because we would see them again in post season. Of course he was right. We were ready, and facing elimination we didn't want to leave the tournament 0-2. Somehow we scratched out a 4-3 win and carried that momentum into the rest of the tournament. I remember Coach being so fired up after that game."
 
3. Senior Day vs. Oregon (5/10/2014) 
"I had a very up and down senior season and I wasn't able to finish physically the way I wanted to. Coach always puts such a big emphasis on Senior Day and making it all about the seniors. Before the game, he pulled me aside and said he wanted me to throw out the first pitch of the game. He had set it up with Oregon so they wouldn't swing, so I could have one last pitch. I was an emotional wreck, but it meant so much to have that moment." 
 
When you were playing, what did you want to do after softball? Did you ever envision yourself making videos in the Arizona athletics department?

"I struggled with choosing a major when I was an underclassmen here at Arizona. I ultimately decided on journalism because I enjoyed writing and was curious about the media industry. I found a passion with broadcast journalism and originally wanted to be a news anchor or sideline reporter. In the summer of 2014, I interned with the Pac-12 Network and found an interest working behind the camera telling stories as well as being in front of the camera as a softball analyst. Unsure of which direction to go, I came back home to Tucson and explored my options with Arizona Athletics. Somehow I was able to create a world where I could do both. I get to use my creativity for Arizona Athletics behind the camera, and then go in front of the camera for Pac-12 Network and ESPN. I still have a list of my career goals from college, and one of those goals was to broadcast on ESPN one day. Last year, I called games on ESPNU and this year I called my first game on ESPN2. If you would've told me four years ago I would be calling games on ESPN and Pac-12 Network I wouldn't believe you."  
 
 
You grew up sitting in the stands at Hillenbrand, then played on the field and now call games from the press box. What are your thoughts on the new Hillenbrand Stadium? Is it bitter sweet for you?

"Absolutely. Growing up in Tucson I didn't miss a game, and so many of my softball memories are from the "old" Hillenbrand. From watching Becky Lemke and Jennie Finch, to playing in Super Regionals as a player, it will forever be that field. But for the fans and for Coach, this upgrade is so deserved. The sport of softball is at an all-time high in popularity, and is really driven by the fans, so it's such a great way to reward them and continue to grow the game. The reason you are seeing renovations here in Tucson and across the country is because of the fans, and their growing passion for softball." 

From the renderings you've seen, how do you think Hillenbrand will compare against the other Pac-12 venues as well as the other stadiums you've played at, been to or announced at?

"It has a chance to be the best. What will separate Arizona from other programs is the combination of tradition with the new stadium. For so many years, especially the years I was growing up, Hillenbrand was the destination location for big time softball. It will always have that feel because it was the first of its kind. The Pac-12 had to step up through the years and just recently we've seen Utah and Oregon build brand new stadiums. Following the Pac-12, the SEC and BIG12 have followed suit with monster stadiums of their own. So now it's full circle for Hillenbrand to be back at the forefront with an update and I can't wait to call my first game there."
 
What is your favorite part of making videos for the Digital Gurus at Arizona?

"Being around the athletes. Going out to a practice, seeing how hard they continue to work. Then interviewing them and getting to showcase their personalities outside of their sport. As well as creating videos and projects that excites both fans and players is a fun challenge every day." 
 
Along those lines, what is your favorite part of calling games for the Pac-12 Networks and ESPN?

"Watching the individual talent develop and watching teams grow throughout the season. Fans watch softball because of how good these players are and how well they play the game. We just get to help highlight it. When it comes down to it, I get to talk about my favorite sport. It never feels like work. Especially when the games are on the line, my adrenaline gets going and I re-live all of those emotions I remember from playing in those moments. I will never take it for granted."