Softball is one of the most popular sports in America and other regions of the world. It is similar to baseball with some variations in rules on a smaller ground. It was first played in 1887 in the United States. After gaining fame, softball became a professional sport and women all around the world started playing it. Here we have 10 of the greatest softball players of all time.
1. Cat Osterman
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Cat Osterman is one of the greatest pitchers in softball history. She won two Olympic medals, four World Championships, and two NCAA championships during her career. She was also a four-time All-American and won the Honda Award for Softball Player of the Year in 2006.
2. Dot Richardson
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Dot Richardson is considered the greatest softball player of all time. She won two Olympic gold medals, six World Championships, and four NCAA championships during her career. She was also a 13-time All-American and won the Honda Award for Softball Player of the Year in 1991.
3. Lisa Fernandez
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Lisa Fernandez is another softball legend. She won three Olympic gold medals and four World Championships during her career. She was also a four-time All-American and won the Honda Award for Softball Player of the Year in 1993.
4. Monica Abbott
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5. Jennie Finch
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Jennie Finch is one of the most popular softball players of all time. She won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics and a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics. She was also a four-time All-American and won the Honda Award for Softball Player of the Year in 2000.
Jessica Mendoza is another great softball player. She won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics and a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics. She was also a four-time All-American and won the Honda Award for Softball Player of the Year in 2006.
7. Natasha Watley
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Natasha Watley is a great all-around softball player. She has won two Olympic gold medals, five World Championships, and two NCAA championships during her career. She was also a four-time All-American and won the Honda Award for Softball Player of the Year in 2003.
8. Haylie McCleney
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Haylie McCleney is one of the best all-around players in softball history. She has won two Olympic gold medals, three World Championships, and two NCAA championships during her career. She was also a four-time All-American and won the Honda Award for Softball Player of the Year in 2016.
9. Crystl Bustos
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Crystl Bustos is one of the best defensive shortstops in softball history. She has won two Olympic gold medals, five World Championships, and two NCAA championships during her career. She was also a four-time All-American.
10. Lauren Chamberlain
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Lauren Chamberlain is one of the most powerful hitters in softball history. She holds the NCAA records for home runs in a career, home runs in a season, and home runs in a game. She was also a four-time All-American.
These were the ten greatest softball players of all time. If you have any other in your mind, please let us know.
