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'.

College was the greatest four years of my life.

To some Softball is a game; to others it's Life.

I may be wearing makeup, but I can throw a fastball by you at the same time.

Softball has given me so much in life. It's taught me the kind of person I want to be, and given me a sweet sisterhood. It even led me to my husband.

The best compliment I've gotten was being compared to Randy Johnson. We're both hard-throwing.

I blame and credit my brothers for my competitive fire within me. Growing up, I lost at everything! My brothers are quite a bit older - 10 years and 5 years - so it was a challenge, but I have some of the most amazing memories with my big brothers.