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JENNIE RITTER
- Hometown:Dexter, Michigan
- High School: Dexter High School
- College: Michigan
- Position: Pitcher
- B/T:R/R
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As a powerful force from the circle, the Canada Cup marked the first time this 2005 National Champion wore the Red, White and Blue. With a strong athletic family background, Jennie says “Softball does so many things to prepare you for life. It is a great opportunity to learn mental toughness.” Following in her sister’s footsteps, who also pitched at Michigan, she began softball as a young child and says her family inspires her the most.
Career Highlights:
International:
- One of 10 finalists for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year (2006)
- USA Softball Player of the Year (2005)
- "Mejor Lanzadora" (Most Valuable Pitcher) Intercontinental Cup, Madrid, Spain (USA Elite Team, 2005)
- Silver Medal, Canada Cup, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada (USA Elite Team, 2005)
- Gold Medal, Intercontinental Cup, Madrid, Spain (USA Elite Team, 2005)
- Gold Medal, Pan Am Qualifier Tournament, Guatemala (USA National Team, 2005)
Collegiate:
2006
- Senior at University of Michigan
- Big Ten Tournament MVP (2006)
- NFCA All-American first-team pitcher (2005, 2006)
- Michigan Female Athlete of the Year (2005, 2006)
- Michigan Pitcher of the Year (2005, 2006)
- NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team (2004, 2005, 2006)
- One of 10 finalists for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year (2006)
- The only pitcher in Big Ten history to post three-straight shutouts and earn three wins in the Big Ten conference tournament. (2006)
- Bob Ufer Award Winner (2006)
At Michigan
- Holds U-M career Strikeouts (1,205)
- Holds U-M career Shutouts (42)
- Holds U-M career Innings Pitched (836.0)
- Holds U-M career Appearances (151)
- Holds single-season No-Hitters (4)
- Holds single-season Wins (38)
- Holds single-season Starts (41)
- Holds single-season Complete Games (38)
2005
- 2005 National Champion
- One of three finalists for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year (2005)
- Led Michigan Wolverines to NCAA National Championship Title
- NCAA WCWS All-Tournament Team (2005)
- All-American first-team (pitcher) as a junior
- Holds single-season strikeout record (417 in 2005) at Michigan
- One of three finalists for the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year
- Big Ten Pitcher of the Year
- Michigan Pitcher of the Year
- All-Big Ten first-team (pitcher); All-Big Ten Tournament team
- NCAA All-Tournament Team
- Ranked second in the nation in wins (38)
2004
- All-Big Ten third team (pitcher)
- NCAA Regional All-Tournament team
- Finished with a 24-8 mark and a 1.18 ERA for her first career 20-win season
Personal:
- Born: June 1, 1984
- Parents:John & Connie Ritter
- Siblings: Meghan and Paul (Brother in Law)
- College Major: Industrial and Operations Engineering
 
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