Gwen Svekis
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The best is yet to come 🦋 🏳️🌈• @AUProSports • @oregonsb • (she/her)
Columbus, OH
Joined April 2011
As a woman in professional sport, I have to think about how long I will be able to play before having to pursue a job that provides a livable wage. This discrepancy makes me SICK to my stomach. There are pro softball players that are this good in our sport. Women deserve more.
Bryce Harper signed a 13 year, $330 million dollar contract with the Phillies. Meaning, he gets paid close to $156,695 each game of the season. Learn how to hit baseballs kids.
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So Oklahoma plays the loser of OSU GA. Before this game, their only loses were to OSU and GA. What a wild scenario.
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Terrible. Take me back to a time before NIL when no one would sacrifice a Stanford education for a buck.
Stanford Cardinal pitcher NiJaree Canady is reportedly set to enter the NCAA transfer portal (paperwork will be filed by Monday). The rising junior was named USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year for the 2024 season and will have two years of eligibility remaining.
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THIS!!!!! IS!!!! IT!!!!!!.
@NCAA Our teammates have worked quickly to get truckloads of fitness equipment ready to send to the women’s @ncaawbb @marchmadness bubble – we are standing by to deliver it and have your facility outfitted within hours! Let’s make this happen.
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Remember when Sam Show got dragged for bat flipping for the first time??? At least she hit the ball 500 feet.
I don’t think I have ever seen such a jubilant celebration for a walk in a game you’re trailing by four runs…
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Hear me out. a reality TV show where men’s professional athletes have to live a year with their female counterpart salaries.
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I have officially upgraded to pancake-making pro. Thank you everyone who helped me get here. Most of all, I’d like to thank my mom and dad for always believing in me and my sister for always outshining me. It pushed to to make this pancake here today. Thank you everyone.
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Not one black woman is highlighted in these photos. Do you know how many black women carry these teams?!?! Come ON. I know this went through so many levels of approval and no one thought about the lack of representation here??.
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To me, butterflies are symbols of fighters and angels in my life. Today, I came out to the field to get a pic celebrating @HailStateSB & Alex and this angel landed about 5 feet from me🦋Hi Alex, nice to meet you #GeauxTeal
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I used to get insecure bc I’m a very passionate person who wears my emotions on my sleeves. But here’s the deal:. Life’s too short to not tell someone you love them or miss them. It’s better to let things out than to bottle it up. So cry, get mad, move on. It’s okay to feel.
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I don’t mean to be dramatic but @AUProSports is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Or softball. Or the Dome. 56 sisters having a ball together.
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The softball community (including me, oh by the way) has spent the last almost decade complaining about the US Team. Who’s on it, who’s not.
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If you’re not obsessed with the way @2seas__ carries herself in the circle, don’t talk to me.
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I am CRYING 🥺🥺🥺 you are so special in so many ways but this is next level. This experience has been next level with you @catosterman @AUProSports
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In an effort to rally behind @JMUSoftball, I am requiring everyone to submit their best @Meeksie28 base hit celebration impression.
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Very very emotional watching Rachel walk off the field. A generational player.
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I just don’t think this is good for the STUDENT half or the ATHLETE half of being a student-athlete. That day was vital for recovery in the classroom and for physical recovery.
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My best friend was the winning pitcher in the National Championshop game. You never cease to amaze me. If it couldn’t be me, I’m ecstatic that it is you. Add it to your list of championships 💛🦋 @meghanking48.
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Cleaning out the garage today and it seems as if I’ve played softball my whole life, huh?
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I’m proud of the undeniable leadership erupting from the professional softball player community in the wake of last nights events. We will not be silenced. UNITED, we stand together in the face of injustice. This isn’t a moment- it’s the MOVEMENT.
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I can’t wait to see this little dance at the WCWS 😂😂.
T4 | 𝗗𝗨𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘. Meeks hits a sac fly to center, Newton tags up and scores! We got ourselves a tied ball game 👏. #GoDukes
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Hahahaha this is actually ridiculous. Don’t be mad that you didn’t make your middle school JV basketball team and she has more talent in her pinky nail clippings than you do in your entire family lineage. Probably makes a bomb sandwich too.
THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT. This right here. Oregon WBB STAR is returning for her senior year. She’s an absolute BEAST on court. And all of these men. the comments speak for itself. When will we start to treat our women with the same decency and respect as men.
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Our college game saw some great careers end today. Cheers to all of you 💜.
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THIS was a pro softball game. This train is moving forward- get on or get out of the way! Onward and upward, @profastpitch @chicagobandits . Round two against the @USSSAPride tonight #Playlikeagirl
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Pretty cool seeing softball on ESPN with baseball on BIG 10 network. Our sport is growing! Stay the course!
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THIS IS WHY WE PLAY
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The @NCAA exists to protect the student-athletes and their collegiate experience. I hope they remember that as they prepare to cast their votes regarding eligibility. They deserve 4 championship experiences @NCAAsoftball.
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Only 7 unseeded teams have EVER made it to the WCWS. 3 unseeded teams have an opportunity today.
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You’re officially talking to the newest Master in Athletic Administration from Indiana Univeristy #GoHoosiers.
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Officially down 10 pounds since quarantine started. Here are a few things I’ve noticed:.-endorphins from working out relieve stress, which is as important as the caloric burn .-eating home cooked meals is 3/4 of the battle .-pickles have 0 cal .-constantly sweating is so fun.
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You are ELITE. In every definition of the word. It’s been my pleasure, my friend. @catosterman.
With 2408 points, 95 Ks through 64 IP, a 1.53 ERA and a record of 13-1, Cat Osterman led not only in the circle but also in the circle all season long. Let's look back at some of those moments.
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This is amazing and how is this not a freaking huge national story. This woman is REWRITING basketballs record books.
Ridiculous. Sabrina Ionescu goes for 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for her 24th career triple-double, twice as many as any other player in NCAA history. #GoDucks | @sabrina_i20
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I got asked today if I could do it again, would I choose @OregonSB . Every. Single. Time. Happy Signing Day, Ducks ☀️🌲🦆📝.
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Woke up this morning, the sun came up, and life kept rolling. Love on your people and keep on moving. The sun will keep rising 🌞.
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I cannot believe this.
This is NEVER ok…come on now y’all, you are all too old for this kind of foolishness 🙅🏾♀️
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On my way to @USASoftball trials… I brought the wrong water bottle, but I’m feeling like it may be a good luck charm 🍀😎
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I’m just gonna say it. it’s crazy and maybe a bit unfair that Oklahoma basically gets to play at home in the World Series. It’s so hard to hear anything but OU fans. (Ps. Awesome fan base that consistently shows up for these amazing women).
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Fine, Cruse. All you had to do was ask
ALL I WANT FOR MY BIRTHDAY IS AN ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO OKLAHOMA CITY @OregonSB LET’S DO THIS DUCKS!!.
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So proud of the work Oregon athletics put in to make sure our program is in the best hands possible. I am so excited for the new era of Oregon softball! #sco
Thrilled and humbled to be named the head softball coach at the University of Oregon! I can't wait to get to Eugene to meet with our student-athletes and hit the ground running. Go Ducks! #GoDucks
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At the end of the day, the most important thing is surrounding yourself with people who bring out the best version of YOU.
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Congrats to @USASoftball for reviving the dream for so many of us and for so many to come after us 👏🏼🇺🇸🤍.
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I’ve watched this 27 times now and it’s still funny hahahaha.
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I’ll be the one to say it if no one else wants to…. Why does EVERY CATCHER HAVE THEIR KNEE DOWN?!?!.
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IM COMING HOME TO THE PLACE THAT I REMEMBER. BACK TO THE LAND OF MY FIRST LOVE!! WOULD YOU SPREAD WIDE YOUR ARMS FOR THIS WAYWARD SON? I LEFT MY HEART IN OREGON!!!!!.
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NBA Playoffs aside, the Women’s College World Series now has the 2nd and 3rd largest audiences on ESPN since April’s NFL Draft. Game 2 of the #WCWS Championship Series was the most-viewed Game 2 ever (2.08M avg viewers) and peaked at 2.6M viewers. (h/t @ESPNPR, @ESPNFlora)
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I have to say, this is the most humbling award I have ever been given.
The Jackson Award goes to a female senior student-athlete who succeeds on and off the field. Congrats to @g_svekis! Gwen consistently hits dingers and has earned All PAC-12 honors this season. Go Gwen!.
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Is there anything to talk about other than the Oregon transfers. ?? Asking for a whole fan group.
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So excited for the next stop on my journey in Bloomington! W.I.N. THE DAY!.
#IUSoftball adds former Oregon standout and the NFCA National Catcher of the Year Gwen Svekis to its staff as a volunteer assistant. 📝
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Life is what you make of it. A couple of weeks ago, I was allowing myself to feel a lot of negativity and felt miserable every day. Today, I thought about all of the awesome things I get to do/see every day. This life is nothing short of extraordinary. Don’t forget that .🦋.
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ALL FOUR #ProDucks are on one team this week!!!!!!! Follow along with the Gold Team!!! @OregonSB @AUProSports
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UF Softball leading the way for softball circa 2014:.
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Sad to see an amazing Michigan Team wrap their season but man, Washington was fun to watch today. The two should have never been matched up.
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Holy shit who’s cutting onions??? Best one of these yet. Wow 👏🏼. Don’t be taking your talents too far from softball yet, @2seas__. Something tells me you got more gas in the tank.
“Thank you softball for showing me that I am capable and resilient.” . @2seas__ thanks softball for the lessons she learned and the bonds she formed throughout her career. #NCAASoftball x @JMUSoftball
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Another amazing night in our shield. Tonight, Black Panther on the screen. These days keep slipping away, but I sure am glad for every dang second with this group in this league. Thanks, @AUProSports
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My favorite game of my career! I would give anything to relive this day.
Remember when @MeganKleist dominated, the defense shined and @ShannonRhodes2 walked it off to beat UCLA? . Yeah, that was fun #FlashbackFriday #GoDucks
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This is one of my favorite memories from college. All I remember was hysterically crying in the locker room with my girls because it was so exciting/fun.
"RHODES. TO DEEP CENTER FIELD. THE DUCKS TAKE THE GAME AND THE SERIES.". It never gets old, @ShannonRhodes2. This game re-airs right now on Pac-12 Network:
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2. We got to see 39 year olds go toe to toe in the circle. Do you know what that means to ME? To other pros?! I will be 32 in 2028 and 36 in 2032. MY dream is alive, if I want it to be. (With a few years to spare 😜).
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The selection committee is actually starting to embarrass themselves.
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I’m telling you. something holding the popularity of our sport back as much as anything is the lack of quality umpires. These guys (and women) absolutely alter the outcomes and the quality of these games. So sad.
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I cannot BELIEVE this box!!!! @OregonSB had everyone wishing they were Ducks today 🤪🤪 Thank you @MelyssaLombardi and staff for taking care of all of your pros! 🦆💛💚
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This is me sharing my last “first day of school” pic with the world. Sorry if the camera breaks ;)
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These moments will be the ones that stand out when we look back at our first season with @AUProSports. An unmatched experience.
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I tip my cap to these women. Some friends, some teammates, some opponents. Thanks for the ability to dream 🤍🇺🇸🦅.
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For the fourth time in my life, I’ve officially applied for @survivorcbs. This show has been my dream for as long as I can remember, so just gotta keep trying. @JeffProbst you haven’t aged a day in 20 years. WHAT IS YOUR SECRET?!
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All-American & one of the best hitters in the world for a reason.
So much of this game is about how we respond to failure. Lorenz gives us her take on maintaining confidence.
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Congrats on your amazing careers, Sis and Morganne. You both are nightmares to play against and joys to watch. @UWSoftball cheers 💜.
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My grandparents couldn’t capture my mood any better than this video. I love my family & we are PROUD Americans 🇺🇸🌈🏔🤟🏼
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Let me be clear, I am happy that I was not around during NIL because I probably would have entered the portal if someone waved the right amount of $$ in my face. I am happy that was never in that situation because I totally empathize with these kids. 1/2.
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This is amazing!!!! What a cool jersey!! And the crowd?!?! So cool.
Houston’s @catosterman, who helped lead Team USA to the silver medal in softball at the Olympics in Tokyo, throws out the ceremonial 1st pitch tonight for the #Astros. Cat has also won gold & an additional silver medal during her amazing Olympic career. Video courtesy the Astros
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Honored to be paired up with @KVKASSER_1 in winning this award. My 4 years were nothing short of amazing. I’m honored to be a part of the @pac12 and even more honored to be an @OregonSB alum
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Wow this is an incredibly humbling video that I will cherish forever. Forever proud to wear the “O” across my chest
.@g_svekis is the @GoDucks female recipient for the 2017-18 Tom Hansen Medal. Svekis played in 217 games during her career with @OregonSB, amassing a 206-36 record and three #Pac12SB titles. More on the award:
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1. They beautifully re-invigorated a dream that has been dead for so long. Little softballers can dream about being an Olympian in 2028 and 2032 (hopefully🤞🏼) because of the commitment of some of these women.
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