Catching You: A Dad and Daughter's Dive into Softball
Misfits, Diamond Queens, Sweet Heat, and the Cotton Candy Crushers. Team Mizuno, BatBusters, Athletics Mercado. Those of you in the softball space will relate to team names like these. All have their stories. We have ours.
Our goal is to tell our story in hopes the next generation of softball players and parents, along with other sports, will be able to navigate through those ups and downs in a positive way.
Catching You: A Dad and Daughter's Dive into Softball
74 | How A Grueling Weekend Changed Everything!
In this special solo episode of Catching You, Rusty Ham recaps a monumental senior weekend for his daughter and co-host, Lacie Ham, and the San Jose State softball team. Facing a must-win series against Boise State, the Spartans rose to the challenge—sweeping all three games, clinching a spot in the Mountain West Conference tournament, and exceeding preseason expectations that had them picked to finish last.
Rusty shares the emotional highs of Senior Day, from walking Lacie onto the field to hearing her name etched into San Jose State history for career innings pitched and strikeouts. He reflects on Lacie’s incredible journey from a six-plus ERA a year ago to becoming one of the conference’s top pitchers in her final season, leading with resilience, heart, and grit.
He also looks ahead to the team’s final regular season series at San Diego State and touches on Lacie’s exciting plans beyond college, including her upcoming summer playing semi-pro softball in Puerto Rico.
This heartfelt episode captures the bittersweet emotions of watching a dream come full circle—and the hope and excitement that come with the next chapter. Whether you're a softball parent, an athlete, or just someone who appreciates stories of perseverance and growth, you’ll feel the pride and gratitude that radiates from every word.
Catch the Spartans in action this weekend and keep cheering Lacie and her teammates on through their final stretch!
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