Quotes from Jennie Finch

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.

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

Throwing a ball is not natural, whether it's overhand or underhand.

I try to squeeze in a workout whenever I can, even if it's doing squats with my 7-month-old in the kitchen or jumping on the trampoline with my 5-year-old.

I mean, I love winning, but losing is a much more intense feeling.

I try to not be too hard on myself regarding my diet. I've always been a workout-to-eat kind of a girl.

I try to not be too hard on myself regarding my diet. I've always been a workout-to-eat kind of a girl. I like to eat, to say the least.

There is nothing better than to make it to the College World Series. All of the extra reps in the weight room, all of the early morning practices, and all the hard work spent the entire year makes it worth it.

I love to run. I was challenged to run the New York marathon four months after having my youngest son, and since running isn't a big part of softball, the thought of a marathon was a stretch for me.

This whole career has been way more than I ever even imagined or dreamed.

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

I just feel like it gets harder and harder every year with Ace getting older and time away from my husband and even family events such as birthdays and friends' weddings and things that I've always just missed out on because of softball.

Have unconditional love to your children no matter what happens. Give them time even in the midst of this busy life - be one on one with them.

I'm a role model for lots of young girls.

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'.

Whatever I am doing at that moment, I want to make the most of it.

When you train six to seven hours a day to be the best in your sport, you don't want that to be overlooked. I don't train for my looks.

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. It is incredible how far women have come and women in sports have come.

Try not to get lost in comparing yourself to others. Discover your gifts and let them shine! Softball is amazing that way as a sport. Everyone on the field has a slightly different ability that makes them perfect for their position.

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.

Although it is disappointing that softball was not reinstated into the Olympics, we are going to continue to keep growing the sport.

College softball each year reaches new levels of interest.

I can't tell you how much I respect all the single parents out there doing it all solo.

It's all about balance and, I think, being in the moment.