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Crystl
Bustos

Hall of Fame Information

One of the most feared hitters to ever step up to the plate, Crystl Bustos is considered one of the all-time greats.  Between 1999-2008, Bustos helped Team USA to two Olympic Gold Medals, an Olympic Silver Medal, three Pan American Championship Gold Medals and a WBSC World Championship Gold Medal.  Getting her first run with the Women’s National Team at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada, she made an immediate impact as she led the team with 18 hits, three home runs and 15 RBI.  Bustos would continue to be a valuable asset to the American offense, compiling an Olympic-career stat line of 26 runs scored, 14 home runs, 24 RBI and a .372 (30-for-85) batting average.  A rugged slugger, Bustos also has the distinction of holding two individual Olympic records: most RBI (10) and most home runs (5), and she, along with her 2004 Olympic teammates, were inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame for their outstanding performance at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

Crystl Bustos facts for kids

Personal information
Nickname(s)The Big Bruiser
BornSeptember 8, 1977 (1977-09-08) (age 47)
Canyon Country, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Sport
College teamPalm Beach Panthers
Women's softball
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Gold2000 SydneyTeam competition
Gold2004 AthensTeam competition
Silver2008 BeijingTeam competition
World Championship
Gold2006 BeijingTeam competition
Pan American Games
Gold1999 WinnipegTeam competition
Gold2003 Santo DomingoTeam competition
Gold2007 Rio de JaneiroTeam competition
World Cup
1st2006 Oklahoma CityTeam competition
1st2007 Oklahoma CityTeam competition
National Pro Fastpitch
1st2005 seasonAkron Racers

Crystl Irene Bustos (born September 8, 1977), also known as The Big Bruiser, is an American softball player at the designated hitter or third base position although on the roster she is a designated player. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. S

Mountie Spotlight

Coach Bustos

Coach Crystl Bustos enters her second season with the Mounties helping strengthen Mountie Batting.  Under her guidance, the 2014 team compiled the highest team batting average in the history of the CCCAA and Mt. SAC with an average of .428.

Bustos is one greatest and most decorated softball players in the history of the game.  Known as the "Babe Ruth of Softball" and "the Big Bruiser," she has helped lead Team USA to 2 Olympic Gold Medals, 1 Olympic Silver Medal, 1 World Championship Gold Medal, 2 World Cup Championships and 3 Pan American Gold Medals. She is the greatest homerun hitter in the history of Olympic Softball and is a member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame with the 2004 Olympic Softball Team.     

Coaching Experience:

2010 Coach for the NPF Akron Racers

Consultant for Gold Level Travel Teams

Bio:

  • 3 time USA Olympian (Two-time Olympic Gold medalist (2000 & 2004)
  • 2008 Softball Player of the Year
  • Silver Medalist at the Beijing Games hitting .500 (11-for-22) with a team-high six home runs an

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