Over the next two weeks, Cat Scratches will give fans an inside look at UK softball’s 2015 roster with 20 fun questions and a quick outlook heading into the team’s season opener on Feb. 4 vs. Florida A&M. Having played in 126 games with 104 starts in centerfield, junior Sylver Samuel has become a staple for UK’s defense in the outfield. Samuel, who has great speed and takes away hits in the gaps, played almost every out in centerfield in 2014 and only committed two errors with six assists. Samuel has been a strong contributor at the plate as well, posting a .298 career batting average with 60 runs scored and 41 stolen bases. The native of Simpsonville, S.C., showed drastic improvements last season from her freshman campaign with 52 hits, four doubles, two triples, an inside-the-park home run and nine RBI. Samuel has led UK in stolen bases each of the last two season with 21 in 2013 and 20 in 2014. A two-year member of the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll, Samuel currently ranks seventh in career stolen bases at UK with 41 and has shined in postseason play the last two seasons with a hit in 12 of her 16 career NCAA Tournament games. Come see Sylver and the rest of the Kentucky Wildcats this spring at John Cropp Stadium. UK’s home opener is March 11 vs. EKU at 5 p.m. ET. Season tickets can be purchased by calling the UK Ticket Office at 1-800-928-2287, in person at the Joe Craft Center Ticket Office or online at www.ukathletics.com/tickets. To help you get to know Kara better, it’s time to play a game called 20 questions. Do you have any pets? A German shepherd …When was the last time you were moved to tears? Anytime I watch a depressing movie …If you had a Derby horse, what would you name it? Two2TangoIf you could breed two animals together to defy the laws of nature what new animal would you create? A Jawk, half jaguar, half hawk … the ultimate predator!If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? I wish I knew multiple languages, which would always come in handyAfter softball, what would be your dream job? If I could ever work with the New York Yankees I would probably cry tears of joy every single day … and later get fired for being too emotional in the workplace. Name three things you like? Animals, 80’s pants and the Yankees …Name three things you dislike? Weekdays, moths and moths …What trip would you like to take in your lifetime? I would love to go to Bora Bora or Brazil. What do you typically have for breakfast? I will eat any type of food at any time of the day. What is your favorite dessert? Ice cream …What is one TV show you cannot miss? American Horror Story What artist gets the most play on your iPod right now? Jhené AikoHow do you like your eggs? ScrambledHave you ever bought anything from ebay and if so, what was it? A phone case …If you were famous would you rather have a statue or a building named after you? A building …Do you collect anything? 80’s pants and fun socks (currently on hold until further notice)…How many text messages do you receive on average a day? Um, depends on when I start my day …What is your favorite class you’ve taken in college so far? Art was the most fun class I’ve taken, even though I can’t draw …What three things do you think of most each day? What I’m eating for dinner, when can I take a nap, and do I have any homework …
