Cat Osterman Quotations

When I came back to reality I called my dad and said, 'You won't believe it. We're going to New York.'

Megan has the loudest laugh the in the world. You can hear her from a mile away with that laugh. Megan and Desiree have the loudest laughs on the team.

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

I didn't bring my headphones, I'd watched the two movies they had played and I was just like, 'Can we please find a donor that wants to give us a private jet? This is not Okay.'

I felt good in the bullpen and even when we came out in the first inning I felt fairly good.

I think we mixed a lot more curveballs than normal because they were either going after my drop or laying off of it and that's normally my go-to (pitch).

The athletes are still out competing the same as a Division I team, and I think we've done a good job of creating an atmosphere where they're responsible for their actions and their play.

But I wasn't getting in my pace, staying within myself, I was getting a little rushed. So I think I finally took a couple deep breaths and let myself get my timing back.

We had to adjust and threw a few more rise balls and curves but it worked.

And they know I didn't hold expectations for them like I do for myself. But I also tell them I'm not going to lower the expectations I do have for them because we're playing Division II.

That's what I would do if I were facing me. They made me throw a lot of pitches.

It's fun. It's fun to be able to come out and see the kids smile and see them get excited.

It's 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.

The biggest thing is no matter what level I've played at, there is something I can bring to them.

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

I'm really excited for this opportunity to try broadcasting. I'm a little nervous, but it's something I'm 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.

I knew of this award, but in my mind I never thought I'd get it,

I really didn't have my best stuff. My drop ball was inconsistent and they had a good game plan. I stopped worrying about striking people out and just focused on getting people out.

I've had moments where I realize my body isn't 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.

I'm sure when the times comes, there will be tears, but there are other avenues that I am embracing with much more passion these days.

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

It's always about wanting to one-up myself from the day before. There's never an absolute 100% perfect performance, but going out and striving for that perfect performance is what keeps me going.

If you look back at yesterday and think it was a big deal, then you haven't done anything today.

If I break records along the way, then it is nice, but I don't think that's why most of us are here.