Crystl Bustos

Crystl Bustos, known as The Big Bruiser, is an American softball player who played designated hitter and third base and is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. She holds the world record for home runs during an Olympic series, with six. She was a member of the 2008 United States Olympic softball team, which won silver after losing to Japan in the gold medal game, the first loss for the American women in 23 straight Olympic games. Her other accomplishments include World Cup championships in 2006 and 2007, Pan American gold medals in 1999, 2003 and 2007, and gold at the 2006 ISF World Championships. She played for the Akron Racers of National Pro Fastpitch and was named 2008 USA Softball Player of the Year.