Jennie Finch Quotes

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Jennie Finch

Profession : Athlete

Birth : September 3, 1980

A miracle is really the only way to describe motherhood and giving birth. It's unbelievable how God has made us women and babies to endure and be able to do so much. A miracle, indeed. Such an incredible blessing.

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Dad was the pitching coach, while Mom was the emotional supporter. Her unconditional love was great, and she wanted what was best for me. It was more about what she did than what she said, and she made sure I was the best I could be.

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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.

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My husband, after two weeks of dating, asked me, if our relationship were to work out, would I be OK with our first boy being named Ace.

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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.

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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.

Jennie Finch

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

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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.

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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.

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College was the greatest four years of my life.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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When I lose, I take it very personally.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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