Jennifer Darlene Ritter (born June 1, 1984) is an American, former collegiate All-American, retired softball pitcher and current sports commentator.

Debuting on February 15, 2003, Ritter got a no-decision, pitching 5-innings, giving up a run and striking out 9 vs. San Diego State Aztecs.

[2] She made her second appearance in the 2003 NCAA Regionals, shutting out Wright State Raiders for three innings to collect her last win that season.

[4] Ritter had a golden season as a junior in 2005, earning All-Big Ten and National Fastpitch Coaches' Association First Team All-American honors.

1 seed at the Women's College World Series and opened her first and only appearance with a shutout of the DePaul Blue Demons.

Ritter toughed out a 10-inning battle in the third game of the finale series to win the National Championship and the distinction of being the first team east of the Mississippi River to accomplish the feat.

[13][14] Ritter's senior season saw her repeat all-season honors: All-Big Ten, First Team All-American and Michigan "Female Athlete of The Year.

Ritter also posted her best ERA and WHIP to accompany a pair of top-5 records for innings and wins at Michigan, helping to earn her a second conference Triple Crown.

[27] Around this time, Ritter joined the Big Ten Network and ESPN as a color commentator for softball game broadcasts.