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

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.

Jennie Finch

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

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Jennie Finch

It's so empowering to see yourself as a machine.

Jennie Finch

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

Jennie Finch

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

Jennie Finch

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.

Jennie Finch

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.

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I'm pretty adaptable and can adjust to any environment.

Jennie Finch

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.

Jennie Finch

Running a marathon is something I've always wanted to do.

Jennie Finch

Right now in my career, it's like I'm having more fun than I've ever had, so it's kind of like, 'Man, I can't stop now.'

Jennie Finch

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

Jennie Finch

From what I hear, it's a normal thing to feel guilty as a mother, especially when trying to fill the needs of a newborn along with maintaining what you had with your first child.

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.

Jennie Finch

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.

Jennie Finch

Dad was the pitching coach, while Mom was the emotional supporter. Her unconditional love was great, and she wanted what was best for me.

Jennie Finch

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.

Jennie Finch

There's nothing better than working up a good sweat.

Jennie Finch

I'm playing first base and pitching and hitting. I feel like I'm almost better than I've ever been. It's like, 'You're going to walk away like this?'

Jennie Finch

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

Jennie Finch

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

Jennie Finch

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.

Jennie Finch

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.

Jennie Finch

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

Jennie Finch

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

Jennie Finch

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

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

Jennie Finch

I was honored to wear 'Arizona' across my chest. I am extremely blessed to have my education completely paid for and take part in the great tradition of Wildcat softball. To have my jersey number retired was the ultimate compliment.

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