The most feared power hitter in softball history — two Olympic gold medals, the highest on-base percentage in Olympic softball history and a slugger whose home runs at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 were the defining moments of American Olympic dominance.
Crystl Bustos was born in Beaumont, Texas in 1982. She is the most feared power hitter in softball history, winning Olympic gold medals at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008. She was named the Athens 2004 Olympic Tournament MVP after dominating the hitting statistics throughout the competition. She holds the highest on-base percentage in Olympic softball history. Her home runs at both the 2004 and 2008 Games were defining moments of American Olympic dominance and some of the most powerful individual hitting performances in the sport's international history. She played professionally in the National Pro Fastpitch league throughout her career and represented the USA at multiple World Softball Championships.
Power hitting and Olympic softball dominance
How They Played
Power hitter known for home runs and high on-base percentage
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest power hitters in women's softball history
Olympic Gold 2004, 2008
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold 2004, 2008
- Athens 2004 Olympic Tournament MVP
- Highest OBP in Olympic softball history