When I Was 17...

On MTV there is a show called "When I Was 17...". Celebrities are asked to come on the show and tell about their lives. I was watching it one day and all of a sudden I saw Jennie Finch on there! I was so excited. The other celebrities that were on when she was on were Drake and Queen Latifa. It was very interesting to hear her talk about her life in high school and growing up, since I am such a big fan, I couldn't keep my eyes off the tv!

Motion

Jennie Finch has an incredible form to her windmill motion. She had been working on it for years and obviously it has made a very good impact for her career. Her speed for her fastball is around the mid to upper 60's! She has many videos about her motion but if we want to be as good as her, everyone needs to practice 24-7!

Pregnancy

In 2006, Jennie Finch and her husband Casey, found out that they were expecting their first child. They decided they would name the boy, Ace. Now, in 2011 she is expecting to have her second child. We don't know if it is a boy or a girl yet. I hope it is a girl because with her mother's help she could grow up and be as famous as her mom.

High School

In high school Jennie was a very determined girl. She wanted to pitch a no hitter so she told her mom that if she did this she needed to get one thing that she really wanted. She was trying her hardest and one game she finally did it. Her mom had to buy her a Guess Watch and from that moment on she knew that if she set her mind to it, she can do anything she wants to do. 

Camp

May 14-15, Jennie Finch and her Olympics teamates will be hosting a softball camp in Ardmore, Oklahoma. During this time campers will be recieving information and coaching from the staff. Participants will also recieve a picture taken with Jennie and her medals, goodie bags, t-shirts, cirtificate of participation and an autograph from Jennie. The cost is $175 per person and lodging IS NOT provided.
     This is probably a once in a life time expierence because she is going to be demonstrating her windmill live!

Retirement

USA Softball Team - July 4, 2010

Last year, 2010, Jennie Finch retired from her wonderful career in softball. She traveled around the country playing and hosting camps. Before her retirement she came to Oklahoma City to play in the World Cup of Softball and they were playing against Japan. All the team mates wore pink uniforms for breast cancer and then they had some selected guest come down to take pictures with the team. I went to the game and it was amazing to see Jennie and many other inspiring ladies playing live. I just wish I could have taken a picture with Jennie!!!

Olympic Softball

In 2005, softball was omitted from the Olympics. This upset many people and they want to bring it back. I think they should put it back in because softball, in my opinion, is one of the best sports! Out of all of the College Scholarships softball was one of the top 5 in Oklahoma. This proves that many people would probably like to play softball for the Olympics, including me. It has always been my dream to play for the Olympic Softball Team but if they don't put it back in, that will obviously not happen. PUT SOFTBALL BACK IN THE OLYMPICS!!!!

Jennie Finch

One of my favorite softball players is Jennie Finch. She is an amazing pitcher and i aspire to be like her. Jennie was born on September 3, 1980 in La Mirada, California. She attended high school at La Mirada and throughout her childhood she had been playing softball since she was 5. Finally, Arizona wanted Jennie to play softball for them and she did. But her most greatest accomplishment is playing in the USA Softball Olympics, and winning! I hope one day I can play on the Olympic softball team!!!