Growing up, I looked up to major league baseball players, and now these young women have amazing, incredible women all across the board, from swimming to gymnastics to softball to basketball. – Jennie Finch
Although it is disappointing that softball was not reinstated into the Olympics, we are going to continue to keep growing the sport. – Jennie Finch
You’re not going to get off the couch and be at some amazing fast pace or burn crazy amounts of calories, but you have to start somewhere… Eventually, you’ll get there. – Jennie Finch
My husband, after two weeks of dating, asked me, if our relationship were to work out, would I be OK with our first boy being named Ace. – Jennie Finch
Try not to get lost in comparing yourself to others. Discover your gifts and let them shine! Softball is amazing that way as a sport. Everyone on the field has a slightly different ability that makes them perfect for their position. – Jennie Finch
I try to squeeze in a workout whenever I can, even if it’s doing squats with my 7-month-old in the kitchen or jumping on the trampoline with my 5-year-old. – Jennie Finch
Right now in my career, it’s like I’m having more fun than I’ve ever had, so it’s kind of like, ‘Man, I can’t stop now.’ – Jennie Finch
I realize the differences between my children and use what works for each of them individually. – Jennie Finch
There is nothing better than to make it to the College World Series. All of the extra reps in the weight room, all of the early morning practices, and all the hard work spent the entire year makes it worth it. – Jennie Finch
I’ve faced more than 35 major leaguers, and only two have ever made contact against me. – Jennie Finch
A miracle is really the only way to describe motherhood and giving birth. It’s unbelievable how God has made us women and babies to endure and be able to do so much. A miracle, indeed. Such an incredible blessing. – Jennie Finch
When I was 12, I had a coach tell me I would never be a championship pitcher. That devastated me. I was crushed. – Jennie Finch
Growing up, I watched softball and U.S.A .softball, and that was my goal of being able to represent my country and wear the red, white, and blue out there, and I think it is one of the highest honors to be able to go out there and compete for your country, and it was something so very special, and it was everything I dreamt of and more. – Jennie Finch
I try to not be too hard on myself regarding my diet. I’ve always been a workout-to-eat kind of a girl. I like to eat, to say the least. – Jennie Finch
And my dad drilled it in my head, you know, ‘If you want it bad enough, and you’re willing to make the sacrifices, you can do it. But first you have to believe in yourself. – Jennie Finch
Try not to get lost in comparing yourself to others. Discover your gifts and let them shine! – Jennie Finch
I’m playing first base and pitching and hitting. I feel like I’m almost better than I’ve ever been. It’s like, ‘You’re going to walk away like this?’ – Jennie Finch
I really like Dontrelle Willis’ pitch; he’s animated on the mound and is fun to watch – he gets into the game emotionally. – Jennie Finch
I just feel like it gets harder and harder every year with Ace getting older and time away from my husband and even family events such as birthdays and friends’ weddings and things that I’ve always just missed out on because of softball. – Jennie Finch
