Recent News about Jennie Finch
Wounded Warriors, the Power of i, and Billy the Goat!
by Jennie Finch March 2, 2012
I can’t believe it’s already March! The holidays flew by, and my boys are keeping me busy. Like every working mom, I’m trying to keep the balance in my life between work and home. My little guys rule my heart, though! Every day I spend with them is such a precious blessing. Baby D is getting bigger and is on the go, crawling around after his big brother, and Ace is more active all the time. He keeps me on my toes, and there’s so much to do living in the country. We love getting on our four-wheelers and heading out as a fam...
Jennie Finch’s Blog: The Final Countdown
by Jennie Finch June 18, 2011
Is today the day or is tonight the night?Now that we are down to the wire, these are my daily thoughts as we try to prepare for our sweet Baby D’s arrival. Crazy how time has flown by. I am 39 weeks already!I think having Ace during this pregnancy has truly made it fly. Being a mommy already, this time around there was much less “me time” — and of course it’s all about him, as it should be! My days are filled with keeping up with an active...
My Mama!
by Jennie Finch May 8, 2011
“All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother.” Abraham LincolnWhen I think of my Mother I think of my rock, my go to, to backbone, and so much more. I am so blessed to have the Mother I do. She is always there and always has been. I cannot think of a time where I didn’t have her there. The many games she has sat t...
Happy 5th Birthday Ace!
by Jennie Finch May 4, 2011
5 years ago today our world was rocked, turned upside down, scattered around, and we were blessed with the greatest gift of all- Our Ace! Our hearts were ripped up and placed inside this 8 lb 11 oz angel. We were blessed with this love that we’d never felt or had before.So many emotions, joy, excitement, worry, elation, responsibility, happiness, anxiousness- I became a better woman, Casey became a better man. Our dream had come true we were parents, a mom and a dad! Each day our lov...
Jennie’s recent blog post for People Magazine
by Jennie Finch April 19, 2011
Jennie Finch’s Blog: Finding Friends in FresnoPlease give a warm welcome to our newest celebrity blogger, Jennie Finch! The recently retired softball player is expecting her second child in late June and will be sharing her pregnancy experience with us monthly.The Olympian, 30 — who won gold in Athens and s...
Personal Stats
| Birthdate: | September 03, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace: | La Mirada, CA |
One of the game’s true superstars, Finch’s overpowering pitching helped raise the awareness of women’s softball to new heights while setting records at the University of Arizona. After graduation, she led the USA Softball Women’s National Team to gold in 2004 and had a great pro career before retiring following the 2010 season.
Career Highlights
| Won two Olympic medals and seven world championships with the U.S. national team |
| "Most famous softball player in history" according to Time Magazine |
| Two-time Pan American Gold Medalist (2003, 2007) |
| Two-time World Cup Champion (2006, 2007) |
| Won 60 consecutive games at University of Arizona |
| Three-time World Champion |
