Jenae' started playing softball at the age of five in Carmichael, California. (Sacramento, CA area). She had a passion for the sport from the beginning. Fortuntately, Jenae' had fabulous youth coaches. From the time she first picked up a softball through the USA program; she has been blessed with outstanding, knowledgeable coaches. During her youth years she played for California Sting & NORCAL LITE. Several of Jenae's team mates played together from the age of 10 years through 18 GOLD.
After graduating from Rio Americano High School in Sacramento; Jenae' was recruited by Mike Candrea with the Univeristy of Arizona. Jenae's father, John also is an alumni from UofA. He played on the Universitie's mens's tennis team. Jenae was originally recruited as a middle infielder. Coach Candrea saw a different position for her. With Coach Candrea's expertise, patience and guidance; Jenae' will go down as one of the best Collegiate Third Basemen. Jenae had a most successful four years with Arizona. She walked away with 2 World Series Rings, a Pac 10 ring and even more passion for the game of softball.
Upon graduating, she was drafted by the NPF ROCKFORD THUNDER. Although her playing time was limtited that year due to her making the USA NATIONAL TEAM; a Championship was won by the Thunder. Jenae' traveled with the National Team in 2009. It was an amazing experience for her. Playing on the same team as Jenny Finch, Cat Osterman, Natasha Whatley & so many other softball icons was a child hood dream. Representing her country is an "experience of a lifetime". She has made life long friendships that will carry on with her.
The summer of 2010 has been a whirlwind for Jenae'. She played for the USA Future's team as well as represented the USA at the Japan Cup and in Canada. She is currently touring with the USA ALLSTAR Team and Dynasty 6
Here are some interesting stats on Jenae
She has worn #31 since she was 6 years old ( Dodger catcher, Mike Piazza (#31) was her hero)
Jenae is 5' 9
Third base (Jenae' pitched & played shortstop during her ASA youth years)
Sacramento is her home town
Graduated from the University of Arizona in 2009
Some accomplishments:
2010 JAPAN CUP GOLD
2009 JAPAN CUP GOLD
2009 WORLD CUP GOLD
Collegiate Highlights at Arizona:
* Two Time NCAA WCWS Champion (2006 & 2007)
* Two time All Pac-10 First Team (2008 & 2009)
* Top 10 finalist for the 2009 Lowe's Senior Class Award
* Top 25 finalist for 2009 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year
* 2009 NFCA All American
* 2009 All West Region Team
* 2009 Lowe's All Senior All American First Team
* 2008 All Pacific Region Second Team
* 2007 All Women's College World Series Team
* Batted a .381 (8 for 21) with a team high six RBI in the WCWS