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Cat Osterman
- 2004 Olympic gold medalist
- Pitched perfect game to clinch 2003 Pan Am Games gold medal for U.S.
- 2003 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year and ESPY Nominee for Top Collegiate Female Athlete
- Youngest non-alternate on 2004 U.S. Olympic team
- At age 17 struck out 11 in exhibition game against 2000 U.S. Olympic Team
- One of only four players on 2004 U.S. Olympic roster not from California
- Led Texas to 2003 Women’s College World Series and named to All-Tournament team
- 2001 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year
- Likes any historical event that concludes with Native Americans prevailing
Says softball gives her a family away from home that supports her in whatever she does, even if it is clapping for her when she trips on her cleats in front of an entire stadium (which she says has happened more than once).
Related Links
Feature: USOC honors 2004's top athletes
Q&A: Softball's Cat chats with soccer's Cat
“It’s a challenge to take positives away from a loss,” Osterman told Cosmo Girl. “But I try to figure out what I did right – and what I could have done better. The higher I set my goals, the harder I work. That way, even if I don’t achieve my ultimate dream, I know I’ll still get somewhere.” Which correlates well with the Les Brown quote she lives by: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you’ll land on the stars.”
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Height: 6'3"
Born: 16-Apr-83
Hometown: Houston, TX
Sport: Softball
Event: Pitcher (left-handed)
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