Catherine Osterman is a retired American softball pitcher originally from Houston, Texas. She was born on April 16, 1983, in Houston, Texas.
She started playing softball in first grade before quitting to play soccer and basketball. Osterman found her way back to the diamond in fifth grade when she was filling in as a backup pitcher for a little league team.
On February 15, 2006, Osterman was the first overall pick in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) softball league draft. She was chosen by the Connecticut Brakettes. In her rookie professional season, Osterman struck out 126 batters while walking 29, and surrendered 15 runs on 30 hits.
In 2014, Osterman signed on as an assistant softball coach at Texas State University.
Cat Osterman Height
How tall is Cat Osterman? Cat Osterman stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches
Cat Osterman Daughter
Cat Osterman and her husband, Joey Ashley have a daughter together. She is called Bracken and they live together in San Antonio.
Cat Osterman Family
Cat Osterman is the daughter of Gary and Laura Osterman. Her younger brothers are Craig and Chris.
Cat Osterman College
Cat Osterman attended the University of Texas. Over there she was named Big 12 Pitcher of the Year. She broke and set UT single-season records for wins, inning pitched, games started, shoutouts, strikeouts, strikeout ratio (led the NCAA) and appearances.
Pitching Speed
Cat Osterman keeps uncomfortable with spins and speed. A softball power pitcher can hit the reader gun at 70mph from 43 feet. Osterman, Eriksen said throws from 58 to 65 mph but with pinpoint control.