Ann Kmezich Career Stats

Kmezich was dubbed a speedball pitcher from the very beginning of her professional career.

"I pitched with the whip, I didn't use the windmill like they do today!"

Her style of pitch yeilded a deadly drop ball and was challenged by opposition as being "side arm" but after analysis from league officials, it was found that Ann's arm angle and point of release were within regulation and so was born the enemy of many hitters in the league.

"Her hand is practically down my throat before I see the ball" ~ June Borrowy (one of the fastest on the bases in the league)

Ann believed in the purity of competition and always wanted to finish the game.
"I rarely came out of a game, I pitched best under pressure!"

YEAR TEAM
1949 Chicago Queens (Named Rookie of the Year)
1950 Chicago Queens (Champions of N.G.B.L.)
1951 Chicago Queens (Champions of N.G.B.L.)
1952 Arizona Queens/Chicago Queens(Champions of N.G.B.L.)
1953 Parichy Bloomer Girls (Champions of N.G.B.L.)
1954 Parichy Bloomer Girls