Got any pitches? I got five pitches-rise-ball, curveball, screwball, drop-ball and changeup.

I had female role models to look up to starting in middle school, athletes like Julie Foudy and Mia Hamm who made me realize that there was room in the world of sports for women. They ignited my dream of becoming an Olympic athlete.

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.

Being fit and being in the best shape that I can be helps me be the best mom as well.

I've face more than 35 major leaguers, and only two have ever made contact against me.

I realize the differences between my children and use what works for each of them individually.

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'.