Rounding the Bases with Kelly Strickland
4/22/2010 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Today's "Rounding the Bases" segment features Kelly Strickland, a sophomore infielder from Tabor City, N.C.
Strickland has started all 43 games for the Lady Flames this season, all at shortstop. She leads the team in five statistical categories, including slugging percentage (.689), hits (45), RBIs (49), home runs (14) and total bases (93). She is hitting .333 on the season and is currently on a six-game hitting streak. She also leads all Big South players in home runs and RBIs.
Strickland, the daughter of David and Dorothy Strickland, is a graduate of South Columbus High School. She is a kinesiology major at Liberty and hopes to become a physical therapist.
Getting to know Kelly Strickland
What is your favorite Bible verse and why?
Philippians 4:13.It reminds me that no matter what is thrown at me, God is always supporting me.
I know it's not good for me, but I love to eat …
Any chocolate and cheesecake
What is the best movie you watched over the last year?
Twilight
I came to Liberty because …
The amazing Christian atmosphere
Share something about one of your teammates that someone outside the program would never know without you telling them.
Meredith Baisden is a clean freak and loves singing to herself.
My earliest memory while competing in my sport is …
Before we had softball around the house, I played baseball and I beat one of the guys out of his spot.
If you could be somebody else for a day, who would you be and why?
I would be my brother, because I've always looked up to him and asked him for advice.
The best part of being a Liberty student-athlete is…
Getting the bags and clothes
My dream job would be…
A physical therapist
The team that I'm most looking forward to competing against this year is (and why) …
RADFORD, because they beat us out of the Big South Tournament last year.
If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
I would want to be able to read people's minds so I would know what they were thinking.
If I were named "Coach for a Day", I would make my coaches (and why) …
This is mainly for Coach Wetmore… I would make him come to pilates with us because I would love to see how he reacts.
My favorite thing about being a part of the Liberty softball team is …
The way we all get along. If we have to hurt each other's feelings by telling them the blunt truth it would be okay, because we are always looking out for each other.
My personal goals this season are …
To help my team the best way possible, and do whatever it takes to be the best for them.
What is the most exciting thing you did this summer?
Meredith Basiden came to North Myrtle Beach for vacation and we hung out all day together.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Myrtle Beach, of course. Even though it's in my backyard, it's still amazing.
Do you have any pre-game habits/rituals, and what are they?
I usually go behind second base and write "LBWMWIP". It means "Lord be with me while I play".
What is the best advice you have ever received, and who gave it to you?
"Don't let anyone tell you that you're not good enough." –My brother, Bradley "Brilly" Strickland
Strickland has started all 43 games for the Lady Flames this season, all at shortstop. She leads the team in five statistical categories, including slugging percentage (.689), hits (45), RBIs (49), home runs (14) and total bases (93). She is hitting .333 on the season and is currently on a six-game hitting streak. She also leads all Big South players in home runs and RBIs.
Strickland, the daughter of David and Dorothy Strickland, is a graduate of South Columbus High School. She is a kinesiology major at Liberty and hopes to become a physical therapist.
Getting to know Kelly Strickland
What is your favorite Bible verse and why?
Philippians 4:13.It reminds me that no matter what is thrown at me, God is always supporting me.
I know it's not good for me, but I love to eat …
Any chocolate and cheesecake
What is the best movie you watched over the last year?
Twilight
I came to Liberty because …
The amazing Christian atmosphere
Share something about one of your teammates that someone outside the program would never know without you telling them.
Meredith Baisden is a clean freak and loves singing to herself.
My earliest memory while competing in my sport is …
Before we had softball around the house, I played baseball and I beat one of the guys out of his spot.
If you could be somebody else for a day, who would you be and why?
I would be my brother, because I've always looked up to him and asked him for advice.
The best part of being a Liberty student-athlete is…
Getting the bags and clothes
My dream job would be…
A physical therapist
The team that I'm most looking forward to competing against this year is (and why) …
RADFORD, because they beat us out of the Big South Tournament last year.
If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
I would want to be able to read people's minds so I would know what they were thinking.
If I were named "Coach for a Day", I would make my coaches (and why) …
This is mainly for Coach Wetmore… I would make him come to pilates with us because I would love to see how he reacts.
My favorite thing about being a part of the Liberty softball team is …
The way we all get along. If we have to hurt each other's feelings by telling them the blunt truth it would be okay, because we are always looking out for each other.
My personal goals this season are …
To help my team the best way possible, and do whatever it takes to be the best for them.
What is the most exciting thing you did this summer?
Meredith Basiden came to North Myrtle Beach for vacation and we hung out all day together.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Myrtle Beach, of course. Even though it's in my backyard, it's still amazing.
Do you have any pre-game habits/rituals, and what are they?
I usually go behind second base and write "LBWMWIP". It means "Lord be with me while I play".
What is the best advice you have ever received, and who gave it to you?
"Don't let anyone tell you that you're not good enough." –My brother, Bradley "Brilly" Strickland
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