I have grown up in an environment where softball is the main course. Every day of the week is spent in the gym, on the field, and making sure I excel in the classroom. Once school was let out the real fun always began. Every weekend was spent getting up early, traveling to new places, playing games all day, and sleeping in hotels. From spending the majority of my life surrounded by a bunch of girls who love the sport I do, I have learned a bunch of things. One, being that there are distinct features that softball girls hold. Here are just a few:
1. Bad tan lines
I have yet to meet a single girl who doesn't have horrible tan lines. The most common are the v from the neck of the jerseys, the sleeve lines, and the infamous raccoon eyes from wearing sun glasses. Although we always swear we put on sun screen, the rays always seem to win.
2. We can eat
We don't mess around. I have witnessed first hand my team clear out more than one buffet on multiple occasions. Food is no joke. And surprisingly enough, it's the smallest girls who can take on the most.
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3. Not being happy unless we're covered head to toe in dirt
Who said boys are the only ones that like to get dirty? A day isn't fully complete if we don't have dirt from head to toe, or grass stains on our knees. Extra bonus points if you are the dirtiest. Extra extra bonus points if it's in an all white uniform.
4. Our signature looks
Every girl has a signature look that they keep game to game. Some looks tend to vary. There are always girls on a team that rely on a heavy braid. There are girls who rock the bows, and there are always girls on a team that are fans of eye black. The trick is though, to develop a signature look and keep it consistent.
5. Always reppin our team
Even on days off, you can always find us wearing spirit wear from our individual teams. you can't find that loyalty anywhere else.
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6. We appreciate baseball boys
Hey boo, I see you.
7. Sweet girls with a nasty attitude
Although it might not seem like it, even the nice girls have perfected the glare. Competition brings out the best and worst in us. Sometimes the things said on the field cannot be repeated. Especially after being hit by a pitch.
8. We clean up nicely
I have known certain teammates for years but I can never recognize them when we dress up. Despite the cut up legs and bruises, we clean up pretty good.
9. Injuries are trophies, kind of
Girls show off their bruises and scars like trophies. The nastier, the better.
