Jennie Finch Retires: A Photographic Celebration

One of the most iconic female figures in sports throughout the last decade is walking away from the spotlight.

Tuesday, the lovely Jennie Finch announced that she is retiring from professional softball and international competition.

The 30 year-old will participate in World Cup of Softball in Oklahoma City this week and finish the remainder of the National Pro Fastpitch season with the Chicago Bandits before hanging it up.

Finch will be remembered as the best softball pitcher ever and one of the hottest sports babes of all-time.

Without further adieu, here is a photo tribute to the bodacious Jennie Finch.

No. 15: Let's Get Down to Business

Imagine walking into a conference room for an early morning meeting. Seated before is this lovely creature.

Your day just got a whole lot better.

No. 14: Fierce and Focused

A little heavy on the eyeliner, but you gotta love the wild look.

No. 13: The Girl Next Door

There's nothing spectacular about this pic. Sometimes it's more fun to just keep it simple.

No. 12: On the Red Carpet

Think it would be nice to see Jennie in something a little more low-cut? That comes later.

No. 11: Action Shot

To succeed in any sport, you need a good base. It's safe to say that Jennie's sleek legs have plenty of power.

No. 10: Long and Lean

Jennie really fills out this lavish purple gown.

No. 9: Raise the Roof

Who isn't getting excited? The best is yet to come.

No. 8: Solid Gold

There's nothing better than a hot gold medalist.

No. 7: On a Boat

It can't be an easy transition from athletics to modeling, but Jennie certainly pulls it off.

No. 6: Big Splash

Pamela Anderson ain't got nothin' on Jennie Finch.

No. 5: Powerful Beauty

Do you know how hard it is to throw a pitch in heels?

No. 4: Strike a Pose

The SI Swimsuit Edition remains one of the most informative sources of information available to consumers today.

No. 3 The Spread

Jennie's SI spread will never be forgotten.

No. 2: Hanging On

Jennie isn't likely to disappear from the spotlight. She has already appeared on "Celebrity Apprentice" and worked as a correspondent for MLB's "This Week in Baseball."

There are certain to be plenty of opportunities for her to be gainfully employed in the coming years.

Thank God.

No. 1: The Sun is Setting

Goodbye, Jennie. Your NCAA record 60 consecutive wins isn't likely to be broken. You will always have a place among the pantheon of hot-as-hell female athletes.