Caitlin Lowe
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Caitlin Lowe (born 6 February 1985 in Tustin, California
) is an American
softball
player who won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics
. She is also a former player at the University of Arizona
under head coach Mike Candrea
.
Caitlin Lowe has been a member of the U.S. Women's National Softball Team
since 2005. She graduated from the University of Arizona
in the fall of 2007 with a degree in psychology
and a minor in communications. USA Softball Head Coach Mike Candrea
says, "She's all out all the time and plays the game like a giant.".
Caitlin Lowe is currently with National Pro Fastpitch's USSSA Pride
.
, Caitlin was selected as an All-American four years in a row, and helped lead her team to state and national championships in 2000. In addition, she led the school to league championships in 2001, 2002, and 2003. In 2001, Caitlin received the All-League and Foothill High School MVP awards, and in 2003, she received the Orange County
Player of the Year award.
, Caitlin was named the Pac 10 newcomer of the year and was a Top 10 Finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. Caitlin is the Wildcat’s career leader in stolen bases, with a total of 156, and is the second four time All-American in her school’s history. At Arizona, she was known for her welcoming and volunteering nature and helped other student athletes become acclimated to college through Arizona’s Peer Athletic Leaders (PAL). Caitlin led her team to back-to back NCAA championships during her junior and senior season, and was named to the All-Women’s College World Series Team
in 2006 and 2007. She is one of just 12 players in Division I history to have accumulated over 300 hits, 200 runs and 100 stolen bases in her career. In 2007, Caitlin was awarded the inaugural Lowe’s Senior CLASS Softball Award, which acknowledges personal qualities that define a complete student athlete, such as excellence in the classroom, character and community, as well as success in athletic competition.
in 2006 and 2007, where she posted a team high six hits with three runs scored. She earned a gold medal at the 2007 Pan American games
, and that season tied for the most hits, a team high with two triple and scored 21 runs, the second best on the team. That year, Caitlin’s impressive base running and speed also earned her a perfect nine stolen bases in nine attempts.
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2007 World Cup of Softball
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Caitlin Lowe (born 6 February 1985 in Tustin, California
Tustin, California
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) is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
softball
Softball
Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
player who won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
. She is also a former player at the University of Arizona
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
under head coach Mike Candrea
Mike Candrea
Mike Candrea is the head softball coach at The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. He was also the head coach of the United States women's national softball team.-Collegiate Coaching Record:...
.
Caitlin Lowe has been a member of the U.S. Women's National Softball Team
United States women's national softball team
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since 2005. She graduated from the University of Arizona
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
in the fall of 2007 with a degree in psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
and a minor in communications. USA Softball Head Coach Mike Candrea
Mike Candrea
Mike Candrea is the head softball coach at The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. He was also the head coach of the United States women's national softball team.-Collegiate Coaching Record:...
says, "She's all out all the time and plays the game like a giant.".
Caitlin Lowe is currently with National Pro Fastpitch's USSSA Pride
USSSA Pride
The USSSA Pride, formerly known as the Washington Glory, are a women's softball team based in Kissimmee, Florida in the United States. The USSSA Pride became a part of the National Pro Fastpitch League in 2009. In their first season, the Pride were the runner-up in the NPF Championship. The name...
.
Early years
At Foothill High School in Tustin, CaliforniaTustin, California
-Top employers:According to the City's 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Tustin had a population of 75,540. The population density was 6,816.7 people per square mile...
, Caitlin was selected as an All-American four years in a row, and helped lead her team to state and national championships in 2000. In addition, she led the school to league championships in 2001, 2002, and 2003. In 2001, Caitlin received the All-League and Foothill High School MVP awards, and in 2003, she received the Orange County
Orange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
Player of the Year award.
Collegiate career
During her freshman season at the University of ArizonaUniversity of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
, Caitlin was named the Pac 10 newcomer of the year and was a Top 10 Finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. Caitlin is the Wildcat’s career leader in stolen bases, with a total of 156, and is the second four time All-American in her school’s history. At Arizona, she was known for her welcoming and volunteering nature and helped other student athletes become acclimated to college through Arizona’s Peer Athletic Leaders (PAL). Caitlin led her team to back-to back NCAA championships during her junior and senior season, and was named to the All-Women’s College World Series Team
Women's College World Series
The Women's College World Series is the final portion of the NCAA Division I Softball Championship for college softball in the United States. The tournament format consists of two four-team double-elimination brackets. The winners of each bracket then compete in a best-of-three title game series...
in 2006 and 2007. She is one of just 12 players in Division I history to have accumulated over 300 hits, 200 runs and 100 stolen bases in her career. In 2007, Caitlin was awarded the inaugural Lowe’s Senior CLASS Softball Award, which acknowledges personal qualities that define a complete student athlete, such as excellence in the classroom, character and community, as well as success in athletic competition.
Team USA Softball
Caitlin began her national career in 2004 as a member of the USA Schutt Elite Team at the Canada and Champions Cups, where she scored a team-high 16 runs. In 2005, Caitlin joined the United States National Team and helped the team earn silver medals in the Japan and World Cups. She was one of the youngest members of the 2006 World Championship team. Caitlin also helped the team win the World CupWorld Cup of Softball
The World Cup of Softball is a softball tournament run by the Amateur Softball Association.It is a round robin format, with 6 teams. Each team plays each other once, then the two teams with the best records play in a one-game, winner-take-all championship...
in 2006 and 2007, where she posted a team high six hits with three runs scored. She earned a gold medal at the 2007 Pan American games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
, and that season tied for the most hits, a team high with two triple and scored 21 runs, the second best on the team. That year, Caitlin’s impressive base running and speed also earned her a perfect nine stolen bases in nine attempts.
Personal life
Caitlin comes from an athletic family. She is the daughter of Dave and Dawn Lowe and has a brother Tanner and three sisters Whitney, Paige, and McKenna Lowe. Paige and McKenna are part of the Oregon State University softball team.Awards and Championships
| Year | Team | Championship/Medal |
|---|---|---|
| 2001–2003 | Foothills High School | National Champion |
| 2000 | All-CIF | Second Team |
| 2001 | Foothill High School Softball Team | MVP |
| 2001 | All-League | MVP |
| 2002 | ASA U-18 Gordon's Panthers | Gold Runner-Up |
| 2001–2003 | League Championship | Champion |
| 2003 | Orange County | Player of the Year |
| 2003 | All-League | First Team |
| 2003 | All-County | First Team |
| 2003 | All-State | First Team |
| 2003 | All-CIF | First Team |
| 2003 | All-American | First Team |
| 2003 | USA Softball | Player of the Week |
| 2003 | All Pac | First Team |
| 2003 | Pacific Region | First Team |
| 2003 | Pac 10 | Newcomer of the Year |
| 2003 | USA Softball | Top 10 Finalist for Player of the Year |
| 2004 | USA Schutt Elite Team | Canada Cup |
| 2004 | USA Schutt Elite Team | Champions Cup |
| 2004 | USA Softball | Top 3 Finalist for Player of the Year |
| 2004 | All-PAC 10 | First Team |
| 2004 | All Pacific Regions | Honors |
| 2004 | All-American | First Team |
| 2004 | World Cup | Silver Medalist |
| 2005 | Japan Cup | Silver Medalist |
| 2005 | All-PAC 10 | First Team |
| 2005 | All Pacific Regions | Honors |
| 2005 | USA Softball | Top 10 Finalist for Player of the Year |
| 2005 | All-American | First Team |
| 2005 | All-Women's College World Series Team Selection | |
| 2006 | NCAA National Championship | Champion |
| 2007 | All-American | First Team |
| 2007 | All-PAC 10 | First Team |
| 2007 | PAC-10 Conference | Player of the Year |
| 2007 | Lowe's | Senior CLASS Award |
| 2007 | NCAA National Championship | Champion |
| 2007 | Canada Cup | Champion |
| 2007 | World Cup | Champion |
| 2007 | Pan-American Games | Champion |
| 2008 | Olympics | Silver Medalist |