Quotes by Cat Osterman

“Im really excited for this opportunity to try broadcasting. Im a little nervous, but its something Im interested in down the line after my college days, so I am glad to get a shot at it now. This should be an exciting weekend to showcase pro softball and show the nation how exciting our sport is.”

“Its pretty hot and humid out here but we all fought through. Our defense made great plays and I feel like I pitched pretty well. I was really trying to make the ball move and force groundouts and pop outs.”

“Since Im still in college, its kind of hard to be able to do clinics. I can only work with so many [kids] at home over and over and over again, so when [I] get to come out and see new faces and spread the sport out, its a lot of fun.”

“Its fun. Its fun to be able to come out and see the kids smile and see them get excited.”

“I knew of this award, but in my mind I never thought Id get it,”

“When I came back to reality I called my dad and said, You wont believe it. Were going to New York.”

“I think thats my No. 1 goal,”

“I got this random CD in the mail -- some guy wrote a song about me,”

“It was hard once it got closer, and we tried to not think about it. But I knew it was coming, and Im glad I got it.”

“A national championship. Thats it.”

When someone you have a lot of respect for believes in you, it helps you believe in yourself.

Ive had moments where I realize my body isnt going to withstand many more seasons, but I am very satisfied with my career and I am trying not to look at retirement as a sad thing.