DISQUS

KVTER · 1 year ago

Hey Cat! Good to hear from you. Im glad that everything seems to be going good for you! Life is rather boring without any softball to watch! Cant wait for it to start up again! Anywase take care. kari

softballchick_430 · 1 year ago

I hope you are having a great time Cat! See ya in December!

cubbygirl · 1 year ago

Glad you're doing ok and you seem to enjoy traveling again. Congratulations on having your highschool jersey retired. That's quite an honor. I read a little bit about the Sports Museum of America. It sounds really nice. I hope to see it one day if I ever make it back to New York.Most of my trips are to Chicago these days to see the Cubs.Glad Tucker is doing well and is adjusting to you being gone.I always thought you and Meagan worked well together. It's nice you were able to attend her weddiing. How's classes going? How was that first test? I read on your mom's blog about Abby. I'm so sorry. How old was she? Got to go for now. I'll write more later. Take care, keep in touch and enjoy your short time at home
A Cat Fan Forever
Cubbygirl

yellowballgirl · 1 year ago

Cat,
You are my hero! I practice everyday with my dad just like you did. I want to play softball for the Longhorns one day. When are you going to have a event near Dallas or Ft.Worth?

arish · 1 year ago

What is your favorite pitch and why? What is your oppinion on experimenting with the effects of small changes to different pitches?I am sorry I know it is a comment block but I don't know how else I could have ask. I LOVE to watch you pitch and my whole family sort of gets into it! Well exept for my brother cuz he plays soccer. My dad checks on your sight a lot of the times durring his planning period so we talk bout this stuff all the time and discuss softball and we all watch the MLB world series. Out of curiosity, do you keep up with MLB or is your scedule to full. I admire you greatly for all of your accomplishments and all that you have done for the sport of softball. Oh and thanks for signing my sofball I have it in a glass ccase so that the signature won't fade. If you don't mind me asking , since you were at Michell Smith's pitching camp and Coach K told me she was invited and that she was going to go , wich mine was one of the balls I begged her to get signed for me by all the of you there and she did,wat do you think of her both as a person and as a coach. I have been going to her for roughly 4 years for pitching. At this point I am a little frustrated because I still feel like I am behind everyone else. I practice pitching 4 days a week and a run and bat the other 3. When I practice pitching it is usually an hour and a half give or take sometimes depending on homework.Oh and thaks so much again for signing my ball!!!!!! I have watched ever since you played for Texas.I really do look up to you a great deal!

urawesome · 1 year ago

i have been a huge fan of yours since the first time i saw you pitch in college, i was a huge jenni finch fan, honestly still love her but, i remember watching college softball one day and when you pitched, i was awe struck, i remember telling the people i was with "This kid is going to be a super star, potentially the best. and that came true, you are, without a doubt the best softball pitcher ever!! keep doin what you do, keep inspiring the youth as you do.

2ndbasehottie · 1 year ago

hey cat...

i am a big fan of you and the usa softball team!! i was going to become a pitcher but then i wasn't good so i quit. if you could...could u comment back.

madalynn

Kennedy25 · 1 year ago

Hey Cat, i cant beleive that i have'nt wrote to you in so long. well finaly i can=) im glad to hear that you have been having fun and been doing great, im also glad to hear that you and tucker have been doing great too=) im glad to hear that you got to see your teammates again=) i cant wait untill you and Team USA play again so i can see you and Team USA play again and so i can watch you pitch=) hopefully i'll be able to watch you and Team USA play in person and watch YOU pitch cuz i have been waiting so long to watch you play, so hopefully i can=)=)=)well i have been working harder to improve my pitching more so i can be as great as you=) me and my softball team have been doing great too=) we played 3 friendly games in Calexico,California and we won all 3 of them. we played there so we can get ready for our next big tournement here in Yuma,Arizona. i know that we are gunna do great and hopefully we will win 1st place=)=)=) YOU ROCKS CAT AND I WANT TO BE JUST LIKE YOU=)=)=) THE USA SOFTBALL TEAM ROCKS AND IS THE BEST!!!=)=)=) YOU ARE MY ROLE MODEL AND I WANT TO BE JUST LIKE YOU AND GO TO UT AND PLAY FOR TEAM USA=)=)=) HOPEFULLY I CAN PLAY FOR THE USA SOFTBALL TEAM AND BE A GREAT SOFTBALL PITCHER ON THAT TEAM JUST LIKE YOU=)=)=) YOU ROCK CAT#8=)



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

kjsportchick · 1 year ago

Cat, I & my daughter think that you are great! Are you planning on holding any events/clinics, etc in Michigan in the future?

cubbygirl · 1 year ago

Happy Halloween Cat. I've looked at the newest pictures in your photo gallery and once again you have some awesome pictures. You look so happy in the pictures where you had your jersey retired. It's as if you were so happy to be back home.. I like the picture of you and your parents. Nice pictures from the Womens Sports Foundation Dinner. You really looked nice that night.How's Tucker doing? What did he think of Halloween or were you home? I know you are very busy right now and I know you're in New Jersey next weekend but update us again on what's going on in your life when you have time. Take Care and have fun enjoying life.
Cubbygirl

catsnumber1fan · 1 year ago

Hey Cat you rock! You are my idol. I was wondering if you were planing on coming up to Kimberly Wisconsin for the Women's Pro Fast Pitch Tournament this summer. My family and I came up last summer but you were still in China. If you could reply that would be so awesome otherwise I understand your busy.So good luck with anything you may do in the future.

~ catsnumber1fan

softballgirl · 1 year ago

Hey Cat!!!

I just wanted to tell you u r the best pitcher ever that Texas has ever had!!! I love watching you play !! You so awesome!! I love to play softball i play 3rd base every team i played on. Hope to hear back from u soon good luck and a couple of weeks!!

love ya
Shelby your biggest fan!!=]

8fan · 1 year ago

Hey Cat i'm glad to hear your doing well. Tucker looks like he's getting big i know i have 2 furry boys of my own. i was in akron 2 weeks ago (my sister lives there). in fact she lives right down the street from firestone park where the racers play. i plan on catching some of the games next season. for sure when rockford comes to town i'll be there. its' good to hear your still busy and attending functions. well i'll be off to work shortly. maybe catch a football game then take off. take care
your biggest fan in sharon pa

buggielove11 · 1 year ago

oh and in the pic im on the RIGHT!!!!! with the brown HAIR

lstbaseManugi · 1 year ago

Hey Cat! I was wondering if you were going to be at the camp at Tallwood highschool in Norfolk (I believe), Virginia on Nov. 22


ps-
when the trainer for the womens field hockey trainer asked you for an autograph in Beijing, it was for me sooooooo thank you!

buggielove11 · 1 year ago

hey cat i just got home frum school do good on yo next GAME

blondie29 · 1 year ago

My name is Lauren. I'm 12 years old and I'm hosting a charity softball tournament March 7 & 8 in Milford, Ohio. All of the proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. We will be doing other things besides playing softball to raise money. One of the things we will do is have a raffle. So far we have some 4 softballs from other Team USA players, and a bat autographed by Jessica Mendoza. However we are still in need of more raffle prizes. I'm wondering if you would like to contribute. Anything would be very helpful such as a signed picture or a softball (I will mail you a SASE for a photo!) If you are interested in more details, I did send a message to your management team on your contacts page and they can use the email I entered to contact my parents for more info. I appreciate you taking the time to read this. I hope you are able and willing to contribute to this cause.
Lauren #29

MaristRedFox · 1 year ago

Hope it is a fun, successful excursion to NJ this weekend for the pitching clinic being held there. Best Regards.

ckendall · 1 year ago

Ms. Cat Osterman,

I don’t know if this will ever make it into your hands, but I have a story to tell you about a young lady you helped over two years ago come out of a shell just because of meeting you and what you said to her. A little over 14 years ago, my daughter, Selina was born long and skinny and her body structure has not really changed since. She grew up with friends that accepted her as being a head taller than them until the 2nd grade and then we moved. She didn’t fit into the new school and was given a hard time about her height to the point that she was becoming very sad. She had a few kids that were OK, but it’s hard when you are made fun of because of how you look. In the 4th grade a soccer teammate and her mom talked me into letting her try softball. I was reluctant because in the past she wouldn’t move the glove and let the ball hit her. She showed me she would move the glove to protect herself so I gave in. She wanted to try pitching and I said OK, and I was very scared because I knew what a hot spot it could be. She has done OK with the position and it helped her confidence for a while in the Summers until school would start.

In 2006 and the 6th grade she was getting good at slinging the ball. She was still being given a hard time about being tall. She started being depressed more about it because the girls stepped up the badgering. They took her down to a point I was very worried. Then the Texas Longhorns came to KU and her favorite pitcher, Cat, was going to be there. I got tickets and we watched an awesome game. When the game was over the Texas team came out to sign autographs. She went through the line with her ball and a USA SB trading card having each girl sign the ball waiting patiently just hoping she had time to meet you. She enjoyed meeting all the other ladies on team and loved how fun they were. Then she got her turn, you signed the ball, you signed the card and then you asked her if she pitched. Her eyes lit up as she answered yes. You said to her, your tall, I saw her eyes drop, and then you told her, It’s a good thing to be tall, especially if you pitch. Her eyes lit up again, Cat Osterman said it was good to be tall. With a few words you made it OK. You took the time and had a picture taken with her and you can see the absolute thrill in her eyes. She watched as you made sure everyone of those young ladies got a signature even when they were calling you to go. She knows, that you know the impact you guys can have. She stands tall now, proud of her height and I credit you for this. She has even went far as to wear her size 12 foot in 3” heels to her band concert last Spring. At 14, now soon to be 15, she is 6’ and she says her goal is 6’2” like Cat, but is happy to be at least 6’0” .

We went to the Topeka, June 10 exhibition game with a teammate, and the pitching coaches daughter. They were thrilled to watch the game even with the storm delay threat. Each girl brought a ball for the team to sign, but she also brought her picture she had taken with you at KU. They stood in line and then you were told it was time to go. She saw you signing fast as you could to get as many ladies something as you could. The girls were 2 people back and they pulled you away. They didn’t get any signatures of any of the others at all because they wouldn’t stray from your line. She was disappointed , but not devastated because she saw how hard you tried to get as many done as you could. Her comment to me was, Mom, if I ever get this far I want to be like Cat, see how she tries to take care of all of us.

Please keep doing what your doing because I know one young lady you made a tremendous impact on with her self esteem. I am just so grateful to you taking the time at that KU game and making her realize it’s OK to be tall. She absolutely loves being tall now and doesn’t care what anyone says about it. I know this was a long letter, but I had to tell you about her. She is a good kid and you helped her so much. I can not say thank you enough.

Cindy Kendall

Brian · 1 year ago

WoW, what an awesome story!

;->

catsnumber1fan · 1 year ago

I hope that I can make an impact on someone like that someday.

kina · 1 year ago

hey cat im a really big fan of urs.....how does it feel to be in the olympics softball team......i play softball myself i play first, catcher, and short stop..ive been playing since i was in the second grade and now im in the tenth grade trying out for my high schools team which im going to to admire so much and hopefully we win the champion ship this year......go vikings..............hope to see u at the next olympics softball game. Good luck on everything cat OSTERMAN.....oh and i forgot my jersey number is 8 like the greatest softball player i look up to u...

urawesome · 1 year ago

you are the best ever! i so admire you, for what you do so well, pitch, but you also seem to care so much for people, you are my idol! Thankyou for being you! i hope you have a wonderful holiday season, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Be Happy and enjoy you're family at these special times, and Tucker will be such a blast for you when he's potty trained, GO CAT I ADORE YOU!: :)

wj33 · 1 year ago

That was an awesome story. Cat u really r a great role model. Keep up the great work and i cant wait to watch ur team play this year. Good Luck this season!

buggielove11 · 1 year ago

hey Kat im looking forward to your games this season i will be sure 2 watch them all! c u l8r! ur #1 Fan Tayloremily

Kennedy25 · 1 year ago

Hey Cat, i know that it has been awhile since i have wrote to you but i had been trying to get ready for our tournement that we just had. i know that my team played their hardest and i pitched my hardest and played my hardest too. it was an exciting tournement and i know that our team played our best and we our going to work harder to get even better=) well i know that i cant wait untill i get to watch YOU and the rest of Team USA play again=) i definatley cant wait to watch YOU pitch cuz you are the BEST softball pitcher in the whole entire universe and one day i want to be as great as you and pitch as great as you=)=)=) one day i want to play for Team USA and be a one of the top softball pitchers on Team USA just like you=)=)=) hopefully by the 2016 olympics, softball will be back in the olympics and you will still be on the USA Softball Team and hopefully i will be on the USA Softball Team by then=) i think it would the greatest thing ever if i could play on Team USA with you and we could win another gold medal in the olympics=)=)=) you are the GREATEST softball pitcher ever and one day i want to be as successful and great as you=)=)=) YOU ARE THE BEST SOFTBALL PITCHER AND YOU ALWAYS WILL BE=)=)=) THE USA SOFTBALL TEAM IS THE BEST SOFTBALL TEAM EVER AND IT ALWAYS WILL BE=)=)=) U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A, THE USA SOFTBALL TEAM ROCKS!!!!!!!!=)=)=) YOU ROCK CAT8=)=)=)



YOUR #1 BIGGEST FAN IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE UNIVERSE, KENNEDY25=)

vannah3 · 1 year ago

Hey Cat! My name is Savannah Autry and Im a Junior at Jackson High School in Jackson Alabama. I have played softball since I was 5 and now im deciding on a college to attend. I have followed your career throughout your college years and want you to know that you have been an inspiration to me. Even though the Olympic Games did not turn out as they should have, you wore the USA uniform with pride and dedication and that is what softball is all about. I was wondering if you had any pointers on what college to look for as I start my jouney into that stage of life. I would also like to ask if you have ever considered coaching a team yourself. Thanks for the time you took to read this comment and I wish you the best in anything you attempt. One of your biggest fans! Savannah Autry #3

lisa_white123 · 1 year ago

hey cat my name is lisa white and i'm a sophmore at CENTER HIGH SCHOOL AT CENTER TX. I HAVE PLAYED SOFTBALL SINCE 5 OR 6 SINCE T-BALL I KNOW BUT I WANT TO BE A PITCHER LIKE U BECAUSE YOU ARE THE BEST AND DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING THAT YOU CAN TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO TO GET BETTER AT SOFTBALL WHERE I CAN BE LIKE YOU SO IF YOU DO PLEASE IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD RITE ME BACK


YOUR NUMBER 1 FAN
LISA WHITE #10

downtown09 · 6 months ago

hey cat my name is amanda brown i played for cy-springs too. i just wanted to let you know i admire you oh so much! Coach always talked about you, it was awesome meeting you at the jersey retirement!!!...--amanda brown c/o 2009

Smanthajb · 1 month ago

Cat.... i just wanted to tell you that you are my role model! i love you (and the fact you went to UT and are from Texas like me! ... I love UT!) i have always looked up to you...and that WILL NEVER CHANGE! :) One day I hope I to meet you and play on your level.... Thanks for being who you are! thanks, Sammi Jo #8