DISQUS

cubbygirl · 11 months ago

I'm glad you had a good Christmas and a good trip snowboarding. Thank goodness you didn't get hurt.. I bet you're looking forward to playing ball with Megan again aren't you? Will you be in Oklahoma City in July or not for the World cup?Good Luck in your classes and good luck coaching.I bet Tucker is glad to be back living with you.
Talk to you later-
Cubbygirl

GrandslamCat · 10 months ago

Im YOUR NUMBER 1 FAN CAT SERIOUSLY!BIGGER THEN ANY OF THE OTHER GIRLS THAT SAY THAT! YOU ARE THE BEST ROLE MODEL I COULD EVER HAVE!

catsnumber1fan · 11 months ago

Hi cat, I am really super glad you had a good time on your "snowboarding vacation", and seeing your family must have been a real treat! I'm wondering since you live in Chicago now if you will be visiting Wisconsin any time soon. Are you going to be on the Chicago Bandits?

catsnumber1fan

p.s
I admire that you are so busy with school, coaching, practice, and checking in on tucker!

xxHalixx · 11 months ago

you are a beast! keep it up

softballchick_430 · 11 months ago

I'm glad you had fun. Once again I wan't to thank you for helping me at Michele Smith's camp. It was the experience of a lifetime! I hope to see you again soon!

softball896 · 11 months ago

Hi Cat,

Just wanted to give my support and send you a HUGE Thank You. This week while you were doing a seminar at the Mohegan Sun you were talking to my uncle, he was on the phone with my 12 year old daughter, Megan. She is a pitcher and the biggest Cat fan there is, well apparently you got on the cell phone and spoke to my daughter for a couple of minutes and she was in shock, it meant more to her than you can possibly imagine. Megan said she froze up and didn't know what to say, but she was so thrilled. Thank you so much for that. It is little things like that that mean the world to people and most famous people would never bother to give the time to get on the phone. It is something Megan will remember the rest of her life. The best of luck to you in '09 and we will keep on giving you 100% support, we love you Cat!!!!!!

lacy · 11 months ago

Hi cat, I am really super glad you had a good time on your "snowboarding vacation", and seeing your family must have been a real treat! I'm wondering when yall come to the NFCA Lead Off Classic in columbus are u gonna be there because i now u werent last year.

lacy #12

urawesome · 11 months ago

hey Cat! I am so jazzed to hear that Megan will be joining you in Rockford!! you guys will Rock! I also was so happy to hear that you had a blast on you're trip to snow board, i'm sure that you picked it up fast being the great athlete that you are. i really liked the pics, you and you're bro did a great job on the lights! it looked so homey and inviting. i am also glad you got a GPS, you sound like you have about the same sense of direction i have, when i lived in california, my parents came out to see me and we had a dinner thing, they ended up just fine back at my apartment, but my bro and i ended up in chino, about an hour and a half in the wrong direction! i reallly need a GPS, still don't have one but.... well take care and keep on keepin on. i know you will ace you're classes.

cat_osterman8 · 11 months ago

Hey Cat! Glad to hear from you again! The holidays were great for me too, also seeing my family, and getting some great presents!! I loved the snowboarding pictures!!! Sounds like you had a lot of fun! I like skiing instead of snowboarding. But I guess I could give it a try sometime! It's also great that Megan will be joining you back in Rockford! She is a great catcher!! =) I love watching her catch, and you pitch!!! And a big thank you for all you do to inspire me and everyone of us dreaming to play softball, and for all you do to helpteach us to understand, and get better at the game! There is no one better than you to be learning the game from! Have a great rest of the week and talk to you soon!!!! I hope you write soon again, because I like posting comments on here! =)

Your #1 Fan,
Audrey

softballchik31 · 11 months ago

Hey Cat! :) you dont know how good i feel about you possibly getting the chance to read this right now! :) my name is kelly and i am fixing to be in high school! i have played softball since i was 4 and now i am on (technically) 3 teams. i still practice with my middle school team, i am trying out for my high school team this coming fall, and i play on a travelball team. lol. i have been pitching since i was in the 5th grade and i am the numerone pitcher for my middle school and travel team (and hopefull the high school team when i get ther lol). You have been my inspiration this whole time...i have your bat by Demarini, your batting gloves, wristbands, trading card, and most importantly, your technique. i dont even know how but in some way, i have developed your pitching technique lol. Anywho, i have been wanted to go o UT Austin since about the 3rd grade and i hope i can get there by playing softball. I hope to be just like you one day, or at least as good as you are. thanks for listening to me and i hope that by some lucky chance i will get to meet you in the future. Love ya lots! :)

Love Always,
Kelly- your *hopefully* #1 fan :)

softballgeek33 · 11 months ago

hey Cat,
u r amazing, and u r one of my role models
I know that u r committed to the game, and i really respect that

txgirl · 11 months ago

Cat:

Thanks for all you do. I am still working hard and staying at it.

Go Depaul!
Reagan

Lakota · 11 months ago

Hey Cat, you are absolutely bad ass. I've actually become a softball fan because of you. I am a die hard Seattle Seahawk fan. I like what I read about you pulling for Native Americans in movies. And your comment about shooting for the moon because you still might land on a star. Um I might have totally messed that up but you get the picture. My name is Patrick and I am a Lakota Sioux Native American and am a big fan of yours.

KK8 · 11 months ago

HEY CAT, YOU ARE THE BEST SOFTBALL PLAYER EVER. I WATCH YOU ON TV. YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION. I AM 10 YEARS OLD AND AM ALSO A PITCHER. I HAVE PLAYED SOFTBALL FOR 6 YEARS AND I HAVE ALWAYS AND WILL ALWAYS HAVE A #8 JERSEY.

YOUR #8 FAN
KAITLIN

KK8 · 11 months ago

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CHANGE UP? I TAKE PITCHING LESSONS AND HE HAS TAUGHT ME THE BACK DOOR AND THE HORSESHOE CHANGE UP.


YOUR FAN
KAITLIN

urawesome · 11 months ago

Hello, just thought i'd drop by and say Hi, do you plan to incorporate you're degree in you're coaching or do you eventually want to go into being a counselor,maybe? you would excel at that i have a feeling, you have so much compassion for people! I saw an interview that you did a few years back and they said something about you, maybe wanting to be in broadcasting? If so you would be great at that, you are a well rounded speaker and have insite into sports of course. take it easy. Keep hitting the books")

softballsammy · 11 months ago

Hey Cat My Name is Samantha Leigh Hearne, I am 13 years old (almost by b-day is April 2nd), my height is 5" 3", and I own a Shetland Sheepdog who like to chase my wild pitches. My Hometown is Muster Indiana, but currently I live in Dyer Indiana. I have only pitched for two years and have come a long way. I am a great all around player and know how to play every position well. My Dad is my number one fan and coach. We recently placed 1st in Dyer Indiana's town ball, and it was my dads first year coaching, but he had played softball all of his life and my mom to. I have been asked to play on a couple of travel teams, but had turned them down because my father isn't working right now, (he is a carpenter). I am a huge fan of yours and have you as someone i would like to meet on my myspace page, and i also tell a little bit about you. I would someday like to meet you in person, but for now i am stuck in Indiana. My dream is to go to a Texas college. My mom wants me to either get a band, or softball scholarship to college. Well its about time for me to go practice with my dad, ta ta for now!!

catsgurl101 · 11 months ago

hey cat! im caroline and im 14 yrs old. you've been a big inspiration on my life. everytime i watch you on tv i think 'i wish i could play like cat.' ive played softball for a city league for 6 years and this year i will be trying out for my highschool's softball team. last year was the the 4th year in a row that we made first place. i mainly play second base and left field. although i also play tennis, softball is my passion. i love your website!! its really neat! your really pretty and have been a big inspiration on many young girls lives. well, thats all for now. lol. see ya! :D

Hribaud · 11 months ago

Hi Cat!!
I think I'm your BIGGEST FAN.. I'm 10 years old and live in Pearland, Texas. I take pitching lessons from Tim Timmons, I think he is GREAT!! I always ask him if he has talked to you or seen you, I hope one day I get to MEET YOU!!! I told Tim that when he signs me to a college, I want you and him to be there!!

Love,

Hailey

HeatherRyanne08 · 11 months ago

Nice to meet you! My name is Heather and I'm 11 yrs old. And I love to watch you play softball. I hope someday you come to Texas and have a camp here. I loved softball since I was 4 or 3 yrs old. One day my dad showed me a picture of you on a UT softball website. And I said dad i want to be like her someday. So till today I have been working on my pitching. And thank you for making me a better pitcher.

Kennedy25 · 11 months ago

Hi Cat, its been a while since i've written to you. i have been busy with school sports and with my softball practice. we got back from our first 14u softball tournement Casa Grande,Az and we did awesome considering that we really are mostly a 12u softball team.we all had fun and my pitching was GREAT, i even had a couple of great hits. i loved playing in that tournement and i cant wait to go to our next softball tournement.=)=)=) this year is going to be sooo exciting for my softball team cuz my team and i are getting sooo much better and we are even gunna get new uniforms that no other softball team really has=)=)=) i just cant wait to go watch you and Team USA play again, i know its gunna be AWESOME!!!=)=)=) i hope one day i can be as great as you and be a GREAT softball player and olympian just like you=)=)=) YOUR THE BEST CAT=)=)=) CAT YOU ARE MY ROLE MODEL AND THE BEST SOFTBALL PITCHER AND YOU ALWAYS WILL BE=)=)=) THE USA SOFTBALL TEAM IS THE BEST AND IT ALWAYS WILL BE=)=)=) CAT OSTERMAN#8 YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!=)=)=)



YOUR #1 BIGGEST FAN IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE UNIVERSE=), KENI#25=)

mayavi · 11 months ago

Hi, Cat! My name is Mayra. I have a 6 yr old daughter that loves to watch and play softball. We live in Chicago, IL and I was wondering if you or any other people offer summer camps for girls that age. It has been very difficult for me to find a camp for her. I am 25 yrs old and still play in a league here in Chicago in the Humboldt Park area. I've started to teach my daughter how to pitch but I would definitely will love for her to attend a camp. Please let me know any information you might know. Thank you!! Keep up the good work!!!

USA · 11 months ago

Hey Cat,

Its nise to hear that you had a great Christmas and New Years. Well me and sister-in-law have been working my pitching for maybe 3 weeks now, she says that I am doing really good. O, by the way I snowboard too. Hope to hear from you soon Vika.

urawesome · 11 months ago

Hi Cat, I hope you had a great week! I have some Friends that live in Chicago that have been bugging me to come up and see them, I told them we should go watch you pitch this summer, if we can hit a Rockford home game, It would be the greatest thing in my life to get to see you in person pitch, I've watched you on the tube for years, they told me that they actually did catch one of you're games, and you dominated!!! It would also be the greatest thrill of my entire life to get a chance to meet you and and chat softball or school, take it easy, thanks for you're inspiration for the youth.

Denise13 · 11 months ago

Cat! Just had to say that you looked gorgeous in your photos and you are such a kick ass pitcher! Its nice knowing that you are passionate about a sport that I love too. You rocked at the 2008 Olympics! Do your thing girl like Joe Dirt said "Keep on keepin on" lol

catsnumber1fan · 11 months ago

Hey cat just like my username I am deffinetly your number one fan!!!!!! I believe I am going to see you this summer! Can you email me and let me know if you will be coming to the Women's Professional Softball leages tournament in Wisconsin?

Thanks for your time,

catsnumber1fan

Denise13 · 11 months ago

Cat!
First of all let me start by saying that you looked gorgeous in all of your pics! So glad to hear that all is well. You are such an awesome pitcher and it nice knowing that you are passionate about a sport that I love too. You always bring it and you rocked at the 2008 games :) I live in Colorado and go boarding too so i thought that was tight that you came and enjoyed yourself and your stay.

abercrombiegirl · 10 months ago

Cat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am So Glad to see that you are well. i always love to see you. it is really cool that i am writing to you. i really hope that i become as good as you. right now i am 12 years old and i pitch about 49 mph. that is really COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so far i now three different pitches. i know a fast ball, change up, and a curve ball. i am still worjing on the curve, but i hope it gets better. i can not wait to see you on T.V. again. See you Soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

slammingsammie · 10 months ago

Hey Cat,
We think your the best ,I'm a pitcher too and i love it i have to really work hard i try to pitch at least 5 days a week because I'm trying to be as versital as i can be .I am pitching about 54mph. I have only been pitching for 1 1/2 years. I want to be the type of pitcher you are i can now locate my fastball anywhere i pitch it i also have a turnover change up a, curve ball , a screw ball ,and I've just about got my rise ball I'm 13 yrs old and have a long way to go.I started playing travel ball when i was 11 and i played 105 games last year and looking forward to this year do you have any advice for a up and coming pitcher that wants to break all records that's put before me in the future. Controlling my mental game is real critical to me since it all starts with mind do you have any advice of getting prepared before a game mentally and when things is getting tough on the field how you deal i would like to know I'm on the right track.And what is the best way to get discovered when your from a small town in Tennessee. Oh I'm right handed ha ha and i love hitting the ball i get that from my dad he can crush a ball and helps me with my pitching to i just need to get my name out there i want to play for Tennessee or Texas longhorns and beat your records ha ha. By the way when did you start pitching? When did you start playing softball? You are a really great pitcher and role model.I guess you are very pleased with yourself i would be. That is were i want to be one day. How tall were you when you were 13 yrs old? I'm only 5'4 hoping to grow soon. Sorry for all the questions. Hope to talk to ya soon. TTYL Sammie Jo Ivy. Enville Tn, Chester Cty. %^) !!! (^%

mule97 · 10 months ago

Hey what up?I was wondering what high school did you go to?So i bet it was fun seeing your family for the holidays.So how much do you love your new jps and mine grill?well go to go for not. I will talk to you later. mule97

mule97 · 10 months ago

hey

mule97 · 10 months ago

Hey Catosterman,
Guess what i'm a pitcher to.I have been pitching seence i was 7 years old. That means that I have been pitching for almost 4 years. My pitches are a fastball, chang up , and a drop ball. what are your pitches. ell got to go for now.mule97

mule97 · 10 months ago

hey cat how are you doing?

8fan · 10 months ago

Hey Cat,
Glad to hear your holidays went well mine too. Course getting a little figity waiting for spring and a whole new softball season. Tucker has grown up quite a bit i see. He probably follows you around all time like mine do. I saw your snowboarding pics. Looks like you had fun but be careful my friend took up the sport and wiped out on her first trip to the mountains and broke her arm in 4 places! Ouch. Well gotta go just wanted to say "hey" ....its' been a while take care ... your biggest fan in Sharon Pa

ladyicesoftball · 10 months ago


My name is Katia Newton of Elmira N.Y. I play for Lady Ice Fast pitch Softball. We are a 10u team that travels to near by places. I am a 10 year old catcher that still needs work to be so a catcher. This is my first year catching and I love to catch. You are my role model. And I would love to meet you very badly. I was just wondering if we could be pen pales and write back and forth on pitching skills so I can tell my #1 pitcher (Alivia Clark) skills that you use and so I can learn more things about pitching. Thanks for reading this! Talk to you later if you have the time! Bye!




Love
Katia a.k.a Ki #7

Kennedy25 · 10 months ago

Hey Cat, it been awhile since i have written to you. i just finished track for school and it has really helped me in my running=) im still working as hard as i can to be an excellent softball pitcher just like you=) im pushing myself to pitch even harder and faster. most of my pitches have alot of movement and speed but m still working to improve all my pitches to be as GREAT as you=)=)=) my team and i are getting even better and we are working harder to get ready for our next softball tournement=) we did really good in our last tournement considering it was a 14u tournement and we are a 12u team=) we played our hardest and beat a couple of really good teams=) all in all we all fun and we cant wait to play again=) but what i really cant wait for is to get to go watch you and Team USA play=) i just really want to get to watch you pitch in person and hopefully get to meat you=)=)=) Cat your just the GREATEST ROLE MODEL EVER and i really hope to watch you play and get to meet you=)=)=) i cant wait to see where softball will take me in the future=) i hope to go to the University of Texas and play on the softball team there=) i also hope to play for the USA Softball Team and be a FANTASTIC softball pitcher just like you=)=)=) YOU ROCK CAT#8 AND YOUR THE BEST SOFTBALL PITCHWER EVER=)=)=) USA SOFTBALL TEAM ROCKS=)=)=) CAT OSTERMAN#8 ROCKS=)=)=)

I LOVE SOFTBALL!!!!!!!!=)=)=)

YOUR #1 BIGGEST FAN IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE UNIVERSE,
KENNEDY#25 (a.k.a KENI#25)=)

mule97 · 10 months ago

Hey cat wat up =D
this mule97. so how are u?

mule97 · 10 months ago

hey what up this is mule97. how are you doing? whats up. i was at bobs murrieta pizza i t was a blast. i wished you were there. what is your fav pitch to throw

softballgrl8 · 10 months ago

hi

Softballprincess33 · 10 months ago

Hey Cat how are you doing. Whats up we were at the dinner with Jennie Finch and Crystl Bustos, and Jennie Topping. It was a blast i won a autographed picture of Jennie Topping its cool.

cubbygirl · 10 months ago

I hope you and Tucker have a Happy Valentines Day.
I saw on your mom's blog you were back in Austin recently. How did that trip go? How have you been doing? I 'm sure you're busy with your Depaul team right now..
Write when you have some time
Take Care and keep in touch
A Cat Fan Now and Forever
Cubbygirl

urawesome · 10 months ago

Hey Cat! I just want to wish you and Tucker a very Happy Valentines Day!! I hope all is well with you and you're family.
take Care You're dedicated fan Sherry

LadyPanthersSoftball · 10 months ago

Hey Cat!! My name is Maranda Perdue from Burkesville, Kentucky. I play softball for my Middle School team. I am 13 years old and can pitch 57 mph. I even practice and scremage against my highschool team to try and get better. I know I still have a long ways to go, but I hope to be just like you. The town where i live is very small, but I'm trying to make a big name for me and get my name out about my abilities as a young softball pitcher.
You are the greatest pitcher ever to me!
.. What can I say, i am a huge fan! I have watched all of your games. I want so bad to come to one of your USA games to watch you, however, money is short these days. I have always wanted to meet you. You are my all-time role model. I have accomplished my screw ball, rise ball, my change up, and my curve ball. But they do need some improving to get as good as you. When I finish highschool, I hope to go to either the Texas, Longhorns and play for them, or Arizona. It has been my dream to meet you and follow in your footsteps. I hope I can accomplish that dream. I am a true Cat Osterman fan..

I was also wondering if you had any advice. Like for warming up, during the game, practices, tips on my screw balls and change ups, things that has helped you become better at softball.
Once again, you are favorite player and my hero, I hope you have a WONDERFUL Valentines Day. Thank You.

*Maranda Perdue* Burkesville, Kentucky

mule97 · 10 months ago

hey cat what are you up to right now?so how long have you been in the olymics. im sad that they took sofall out of the olypics. are you sad?

softballgrl8 · 10 months ago

Hey cat! i love to watch you play softball, you are my number one idle! What age did you start playing softball and how much time did you put into softball to make the USA team? Do you have to have complete dedication to play on your team? Also, How many days and hours do you guys practice?

bpm0674 · 10 months ago

I am your biggest fan 4-ever I am still young but when I grow I want to look and be just like you:):)

bpm0674 · 10 months ago

please e-mail me..... I am a big fan of you. I am a nine year old and
I can throw a change-up fast ball and drop ball. I can already throw up to 45 mph.

mule97 · 10 months ago

what are you up to. so how much do you like to pitch

diamonddivas14 · 10 months ago

Hi Cat i am your number one fan!!!!!! Can I get your email address

urawesome · 10 months ago

Hello! I hope you had a blast at the coaches convention, i know you're schedule is really busy between the Blue Demon schedule and school, how do you do it? Then the pro season will start up also, Did i read the article wrong or are you a brakette now, or was that just Jenny, or did I read it all the way wrong, I always figured you would be with Rockford, for a while yet. I would assume that you will be on the national team also. Wait is there a National Team still? I get confused. If so, again how do you do it? you have to be exhausted! take care, stay Healthy

leftysrock · 10 months ago

Hi cat! I went to a clinic in Houston this weekend where I met your fellow teammates, Monica, Jessica, and Natasha. Wish you could have been there! You and all the girls on the USA team are an inspiration to all of us. Hope to meet you one day! Take care....leftys are the best!

mastercreator · 10 months ago

It was way cool finding your page. Hopefully you are progressing beyond your many, varying, and esteemed achievements and goals. In all honesty I chose to reach out to you via your page to extend well being, continued success, and effective inspiration via an esteemed fan from your home town. ; )

In life we never really now how deeply we impact others, and hopefully by way of these words you can get at the very least a glimpse of how you've impacted my very own journey. You're continuously thought of here in high, warm, and sincere regards!

Be Strong & Keep in touch...

ONE

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cubbygirl · 10 months ago

Hey what have you been up to lately? I hope everything is ok. I know the softball season is underway and you're very busy with that. By the way Congratulations to you and the team on the way they are doing so far. Jiust take care of yourself and don't let yourself get too worn down and sick.

Later- Cubbygirl

sledge12 · 10 months ago

Hello, Cat,

My 11 year old daughter tried out for her school team and didn't make it. You are her idol. She wants to be great like you and practices really hard. She didn't get to show her pitching skills at the tryouts, so she is pretty bummed. We feel really bad for her. Do you have any encouraging words that might help her feel better? We would appreciate and be forever grateful of any help you could give her.

Thanks from Sledge's mom and dad.

softballplayer96 · 10 months ago

Hey Cat,
I know you probably don't have time to read everything that u recieve on this blog. And that is totally cool with me. I just want to say that u r a great softball player and an awesome role model to everyone. I am a 13 year old girl playing on a college preperation team right now. My first practice is 2nite. I am xcited. Well i think it would be really cool if you could email me some tips. that would be really cool of you. Thanx

urawesome · 10 months ago

Hi Cat, Congrats to you and the girls on the great tourney last weekend! The Blue Demons did Great! I am so sure that you had a huge part in the inspiration for the teams success, I am pulling for you'all for this weekends games, I bet they dominate!!! Keep up the amazing work! Take care

leftygomez13 · 10 months ago

Dear Cat Osterman,
I am a huge fan of yours! My name is Courtney Crawford, I live in Atascadero California, and I am a lefty! =) I have played for over 7 years and I play 1st and pitcher. In my fastpitch league I am the only left handed girl, in the entire league. I love that, but I field left, but bat right! I am in the process of learning how to hit, slap, and bunt left but, as I said, I'm just beginning! haha! I think it is so cool that you can bat left, sometimes I wish I could bat left, but batting right I take as a special gift the "softball god" gave me! =) I really wish I could come see one of your games, but none are local =( but someday I will watch you. Well, right now I have been pitching 7 days a week, I am getting very tired, so I have been taking a break this week. I am not a very fast pitcher, but I have speed, and I can place the ball, but sometimes I can't get my speed to go with my control? I really am practicing really hard, but sometimes I can't keep control and speed. I also need help with my change ups, and how to make the ball spin a certain way...any advice??? haha i could use some because I am one of the main pitchers, and our season is getting closer and closer, so if you have any helpful advice i could use it! Thank you so so so much!
<3courtney
p.s. when I pitch I also need help with placing my foot toward where I want the ball to go, and how big of a step I get. Like when you step, it gives you momentum, and speed but it is hard to remember...HELP!!!! haha thank you! <3

tpmoore · 10 months ago

Are you on Twitter??