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Jennie finch

Olympian

Birthdate: September 03, 1980
Birthplace: La Mirada, CA

One of the game's true superstars, Finch's overpowering pitching helped raise the awareness of women's softball to new heights while setting records at the University of Arizona. After graduation, she led the USA Softball Women's National Team to gold in 2004 and had a great pro career before retiring following the 2010 season.

Career Highlights

• Won two Olympic medals and seven world championships with the U.S. national team
• "Most famous softball player in history" according to Time Magazine
• Two-time Pan American Gold Medalist (2003, 2007)
• Two-time World Cup Champion (2006, 2007)
• Won 60 consecutive games at University of Arizona
• Three-time World Champion

Matt Cain

San Francisco Giants

Birthdate: October 01, 1984
Birthplace: Dothan, AL

Career Highlights

• In 2009, Cain ranked 10th in MLB with a 14-8 record with a 2.89 ERA and 171 strikeouts
• Awarded the Giants' Willie Mac award in 2009
• 2009 All-Star Selection
• 2010 World Series Champion

Chipper Jones

Atlanta Braves

Birthdate: April 04, 1972
Birthplace: DeLand, FL

Since debuting as the youngest player in the league, Jones has earned his reputation as of the game's elite players and all-time great switch-hitters. Inspired to play by his father, Chipper's honors include being a six-time All Star, MVP, World Champion and more.

Career Highlights

• 1999 National League Most Valuable Player Award
• 1999 and 2000 National League Silver Slugger Award
• Third-most home runs for a switch hitter, behind Eddie Murray (504) and Mickey Mantle (536)

Natasha Watley

Olympian

Birthdate: November 27, 1981
Birthplace: Canoga Park, CA

Before earning a spot as shortstop on the USA Softball Women's National Team, Watley grew up in Canoga Park, California and was an All-American player in both high school and at UCLA. In addition to playing on pro teams in the US and abroad, Watley created the Natasha Watley Foundation to spread the game of softball to disadvantaged youth.

Career Highlights

• Olympic Gold Medalist 2004 and Olympic Silver Medalist 2008 for Softball
• Two-time World Cup Champion (2006, 2007)
• Two-time Pan American Gold Medalist (2003, 2007)
• Played in the Japan League for Team Toyota, 2009
• Played professionally in the National Pro Fastpitch League (2005 and 2006) and the PFX Tour since 2007
• Currently playing for NPF USSSA Pride

Brian McCann

Atlanta Braves

Birthdate: February 20, 1984
Birthplace: Athens, GA

After joining the Braves in 2005, McCann started his career as a personal catcher to John Smoltz. His prowess at the plate, both offensive and defensive, has helped him earn All Star honors five times, along with 2010 All Star Game MVP honors.

Career Highlights

• MVP of the 2010 All-Star game
• The first Braves player in franchise history to hit a home run in his first playoff at-bat on October 6, 2005
• Led all Major League catchers in homers, and his RBI total was matched only by Jorge Posada and Victor Martinez
• Played in the 2006, 2007, and 2008 MLB All-Star Game

Victor Martinez

Boston Red Sox

Birthdate: December 12, 1978
Birthplace: Ciudad Bolivar, Bolivar, Venezuela

Born in Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela, Martinez earned a pair of minor league MVP awards before joining the Cleveland Indians in 1996. Since then, he has earned All Star honors four times. Martinez is married and has two children.

Career Highlights

• All-Star: 2004, 2007, 2009: Cleveland (AL), 2010: Boston (AL)
• 2004 shared the Silver Slugger honor as the top-hitting AL catcher with Iván Rodríguez
• Set a record for Indians catchers with 108 RBI, 2004

Ian Kinsler

Texas Rangers

Birthdate: June 22, 1982
Birthplace: Tucson, AZ

Recognized by Sporting News as one of the top-50 players in baseball, Kinsler is one of the youngest superstars in the league. He became the Rangers' second 30-30 player ever, and earned All Star honors in 2008 and 2010.

Career Highlights

• Two-time All Star
• Two-time Player of the Week
• Member, Sporting News 2009, 50 Greatest Current Players in Baseball
• Highest career range factor per game of all active major league second basemen in 2010