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Jennie Finch was born in La Mirada, California.
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Jennie joined her first Lil' Miss T-ball team after her 5th birthday.
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At age 12 she led the California Cruisers to the 12-and-under American Softball Association national title in Chattanouga, Tennessee
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Jennie's USA team won the 14-and-under crown
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Jennie made an impact in Arizona on her first year. The
Wildcats entered their 1999 season under Coach Candera. Candera's team was young and talented. Jennie struck out all batters in one game. -
Her batting average was .327 and hit 16 home runs in one season. She earned the All- American and All-Pac honors.
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Jennie won the Softball Player of the Year Award in her 3rd year of college
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Jennie led her team to victory again by winning 40 straight games
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Jennie finished college and became a professional softball player