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. Sophomore pitcher Shannon Smith showed her potential last season by earning Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week honors after picking up her first career save against nationally ranked Texas A&M. Head Coach Rachel Lawson and Co. will look for more of the same in 2015 with a challenging schedule ahead. Smith ended her first collegiate season with 13 appearances and seven starts, striking out 45 batters in 40.2 innings pitched. The native of Milford, Mass., had a 2.93 ERA and opponents hit just .214 against her. The best game of her season came in her first collegiate start, tossing seven scoreless innings against George Washington, including nine strikeouts. Smith, who was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll in 2014, had a great weekend against Texas A&M last season, throwing 6.1 innings over two games with only two hits allowed and seven strikeouts. Come see Shannon 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 Shannon better, it’s time to play a game called 20 questions. What is your shoe size? Double hockey sticks, aka 11 …What is one thing you could tell us about yourself that others would be shocked to know? I am afraid of the ocean …If you could trade places with Coach Lawson for one day, what would you do? I would want to see what her house looks like. I would also like to hang out with her cats and then eat her favorite Mexican restaurant with no reservations.When was the last time you were moved to tears? Laughing about something because I am ALWAYS laughing … Person that has most influenced you in life, why? My sister, Andrea, she is incredibly smart and level headed. She keeps me sane, but also introduced me to the game of softball.If you had a Derby horse, what would you name it? Sugar of the Sea … it’s a classic!After softball, what would be your dream job? A professional chef, but also a physical therapist … Name three things you like? Cooking, sleeping, laughing …Craziest thing you did this summer? Drove all the way to Akron, Ohio (12 hours) to get rained out and drive back. Team bonding for real …Where is your favorite place on Earth? I think I would need to see the entire Earth to accurately answer this question. Describe your perfect sandwich … One that has a proper ratio of meat to cheese, 2.5:1, lettuce, tomato, and potentially a dressing for added moisture … Also the bread needs to be soft and fresh with a crust that is not to crispy.What is your most memorable moment as a softball player so far? Going to the World Series, DREAMS COME TRUE! Funniest player on the team and why? Kelsey because she says whatever comes to her mind, and her accent just adds to it.The most famous person you’ve ever met is… Jenny FinchWhat artist gets the most play on your iPod right now? Nicki Minaj … Her new album is full of jamsFavorite saying or quote you like to live by: “Follow your passion, it will lead you to your purpose.” -OprahDo you collect anything? Every birthday card I’ve ever received! Who is your favorite professor at UK and why? Conrad Davies, he got to know every student individually, which was really cool.What three things do you think of most each day? The people I love, what my plans are, what I am going to eat next.How did you get your name? My mom chose my sister’s name, so my dad got to choose mine!