Bri Ellis hit her first home run on Nov. 18, 2012, at 9 years old. Her mom, Molly Ellis, has tracked every one since. Molly’s spreadsheet records the date and team for each home run, with every season color-coded and additional notes marking milestones such as grand slams, back-to-back home runs and individual awards. Molly shared with We Live Softball that the spreadsheet represents far more than a collection of statistics. It is a record of the work, sacrifice and persistence behind Bri’s journey from youth softball to the collegiate and professional levels. “Each home run tells a story of innumerable hours of practice, sacrifice, tenacity, and her unwillingness to give up.” — Molly Ellis Photos, videos and spreadsheet courtesy of Molly Ellis. molly.ellis.77 #welivesoftball