Professional Career
Mowatt was drafted in the first round of the National Pro Fastpitch and picked 6th overall by the defunct Washington Glory.
Mowatt made her professional debut with the on June 11, 2008, against the Akron Racers. She pitched 2 innings in relief in a 7-2 win by the Glory. She recorded her 1st career win on July 27 against the Philadelphia Force, pitching a complete game and allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 3 walks, and striking out 7 batters.
The Washington Glory made it to the Cowles Cup Championship but lost to the Chicago Bandits on August 24, 2008. Mowatt did not pitch.
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