Jennie Finch was born in La Mirada, California in 1980. She became a famous softball player after starting to play at age five and pitch at age eight. She played varsity softball as a freshman in high school and went on to play for the University of Arizona, where her jersey was retired. Finch played professionally for the Chicago Bandits and also made the U.S. national softball team. She has a B.A. in communications and is dedicated to softball despite also having a son.

1. Jennie Finch By: Michaela Welsh

2. Why did I chose Jennie? I chose Jennie because I love softball. She is an amazing softball player.

3. What made Jennie famous? She stared pitching at eight, started playing softball at five. Her dad was her first pitching coach. At La Mirada High School, Jennie made the varsity softball team as a freshman, earned the first of her four letters in softball. Her jersey number—#27 (the date of her parents' first date)—was retired by the University of Arizona on May 9, 2003 at Rita Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium. Her career as a softball player began at the University of Arizona. She now is on the Chicago Bandits.

4. What qualities does Jennie have? She made the national team, six weeks after having birth to her three years old son. She would pitch every other day, hit at least a couple times a week, along with team practices during the week. She also played first base. She is dedicated to softball.

5. Jennie Finch was born in La Mirada, California. She was bornon September 3rd, 1980. Where was Jennie born?

6. What type of education does Jennie have? B.A. in communications.

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