When I was 12, I had a coach tell me I would never be a championship pitcher. That devastated me. I was crushed.

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.

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.

Try not to get lost in comparing yourself to others. Discover your gifts and let them shine!

I do my job on the mound and then do what I can at the plate, always working on helping the team anyway I can.

I didn't really get into boys until my junior year of high school, when I had my first boyfriend. But for the most part I was always playing sports, so I was too busy for them!

Seeing women on television was very important to me. It opened my eyes to the possibilities of women's sports. It showed me what I could do and who I could be.