Monica Abbott

Monica Abbott is considered one of the most dominant players in softball, known not only for the impact she’s made on the sport, but also for the impact of those who aspire to play at the next level.

The powerhouse left-handed pitcher has achievements including 17 different championship titles, 2 Olympic Silver Medals with Team USA, and multiple Most Valuable Player awards.

In 2016, Abbott signed a landmark $1 million contract with the Scrap Yard Dawgs of the National Pro Fastpitch League, opening the door for those in the sport of softball. This was the first-ever million dollar deal for a woman playing in a team sport. Her contract made history, and along with it, created the opportunity for many others across the landscape of women’s sports.

Off the diamond, Abbott is focused on educating and motivating the next generation of athletes. In 2013, she founded the Monica Abbott Scholarship to support multi-sport female athletes that demonstrate leadership in the classroom and on the field. In 2023, after a 16- year professional career, she officially retired from playing. She later released her biography “Rise and Shine: The Monica Abbott Story” and a confidence building, mental game workbook called “Abbott’s A-List: How to Bring It On and Off the Field.” She currently is a commentator for ESPN/SEC Network, hosts clinics and events nationwide, and is a sought-after private coach and motivational speaker.