Rookie Watch by Combat Sports

June 19, 2012 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) USSSA Florida Pride

Georgia alum, Kristyn Sandberg did not dissappoint as she stepped up to the plate five times in the opening weekend, yielding a RBI single her first time at bat. For the weekend series against the Chicago Bandits,the USSSA Pride went 1-3 as Sandberg maintained a .600 average with three hits, a double and two RBI's total.

When did you get to Orlando?

KS: We left for Florida about a week and a half ago.

What was it like to play on the professional level?

KS: Well the competitiveness week in and week out. You have to always be on your A game.

You're playing with some of the best softball players in the world. How does it feel to be considered in that category and is it at all intimidating?

KS: It's an honor to play with former Olympians. It's not really intimidating, but it is a learning experience.

What's your favorite movie and TV show?

KS: Favorite Movie: Toy Story

Favorite TV Show: Law and order SVU

Favorite Quotes:

KS: I don't really have any favorite quotes, but I love the speech from Miracle. "They might beat you ten times but tonight's important."

Any guilty Pleasure?

KS: Ice Cream

Favorite moment in softball?

KS: My first trip to NCAA Women's College World Series in 2009 as a freshman. We finished in the Final 4.

If you weren't playing softball what would you be doing?

KS: Playing ice hockey.

What are your current living conditions?

KS: I live in a house with 3 other players Danielle Lawrie, Tonya Callahan and Sarah Pauly. When we're on the road Brittany Mack is my roommate.

Where are your practices held?

KS: We practice in Kissimmee, Florida.

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