Cat Osterman named 1st Athletes Unlimited softball champion
FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, pitcher Cat Osterman smiles as she answers a question during a news conference to announce the USA Softball 2020 Women's Olympic Team in Oklahoma City. Osterman is the first Athletes Unlimited softball champion. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)Team USA pitcher Cat Osterman is the first Athletes Unlimited softball champion. โAs soon as we got delayed, all of us were like, โOK, we have to figure out a way to be a part of Athletes Unlimited,โ Osterman said. In college at Texas, she was a three-time USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year.
New league attracts softball's best, gives power to players
Hayward is one of the 56 elite players signed to suit up when Athletes Unlimited launches the first of its professional women's sports leagues in late August. Athletes Unlimited gives players a big say in decisions the league makes, whether it's the uniform colors or TV deals. Theyre amazing athletes," said Jon Patricof, co-founder and CEO of Athletes Unlimited. A lot of what were trying to do is bring in onscreen graphics, miking up of players, Patricof said. A big point of emphasis for Athletes Unlimited is building the players brand.