Allentown, PA – Amy Harre, pitcher for the Philadelphia Force, has decided to retire from the NPF after four seasons. Her career numbers include a .571 winning percentage, 12 complete games, and a 1.80 ERA.

In her lone season with the Force, Harre had a record of 3-3, while striking out 26, and a 2.99 ERA. She pitched in all situations, leading the Force with 2 saves, and throwing a complete game.

A former #1 pick by the Chicago Bandits in the 2005 NPF Senior draft, she spent her first three seasons there, before signing with the Force. In her first season with the Bandits, Harre had 9 saves, and a 1.27 ERA in 44 innings pitched. Her second season, 2006, was her breakout season, being selected to the All NPF Team after leading the league with a 10-2 record, and had a 1.41 ERA.

Having a stellar collegiate career, she set records in career shutouts (49) and complete games (90), while racking up numerous awards, including being named the 2005 MVC Pitcher of the Year. Amy finished her career at Southern Illinois with a winning percentage of .700, 704 strikeouts, and a career ERA of 1.06. During the 2006 – 2008 off season she represented the United States in the World University Games, playing in Italy and Australia.

“On behalf of the entire Force Family, we would like to wish Amy nothing but the best in the future. Beyond her athletic talents, she was just a pleasure to work with and will truly be missed in 2009,” said Erin Statmore, Assistant General Manager.