During the past four springs, Kristin Danielson has made life generally miserable for opposing batters -- not to mention opposing pitchers. The University of Minnesota Duluth senior star will exit the Bulldog program sometime within the next month or two owning virtually every school career pitching record as well as the distinction of being arguably the best hitting hurler in team history. Danielson, a three-time all-conference selection and a member of the 2009 NFCA All-Central Region second team, currently sports a nifty .322 lifetime batting average and is hitting .339 this spring while filling the cleanup spot in the Bulldog lineup. She has captained a club which is off to a 14-5 start and seeking to secure its first NCAA Division II Central Regional berth since 2007 -- the year Danielson became the first and only Bulldog to ever be named the North Central Conference Freshman of the Year.
HER FAVORITES
Opponent: Augustana College
Road Trip: Kissimee, Fla.
Professional Athlete: Joe Mauer
Professional Team: Minnesota Twins
College Course: First Responder and First Aid/CPR
Pastime: Anything related to music, especially going to concerts
Prized Possession: The time that I have on this earth
Television Show: Baseball Tonight
Book (Author): Catcher in the Rye (J.D. Salinger)
Singer/Group: People who know me well, realize that I could never pick just one
Actor/Actress: Sandra Bullock
Movie: The Proposal, The Hangover
Food: Anything spicy
Restaurant: Buffalo Wild Wings
Vacation Spot: Florida
Video Game: Guitar Hero
WEB Site: Facebook
PERSONALLY SPEAKING
Why I Chose UMD: It's an awesome town with good people
First Played Competitive Softball: Around 8 years old
Softball Strength/Weakness: My knowledge of the game/I try to keep those a secret
Game Day Ritual: I have many, but one involves listening to the same 10 songs in the same order
Most Memorable Softball Moment: Winning the women's fastpitch nationals in 2007
Pet Peeve: Anything involving fingernails scratching something
My First Job (Age): I started working in a warehouse when I was 16
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Joe Perry or Bob Marley
Biggest Fear: Not making the people closest to me in life proud
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I love playing guitar
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I'd allow myself to become more patient
Something I Never Leave Home Without: My cell phone
Influences on My Athletic Career: I would never be where I am today without the support of my parents. My dad is the best coach I've ever had and to this day can still get me back on track when things go awry My mom is my biggest fan and continues to encourage me to keep going strong even after the tough days
Advice to a an Aspiring Young Athlete: Never listen to anyone who tells you that you can't do something and play with your heart.
Sport I'd Like to Try But Never Have: Volleyball
Post-UMD Plans: Continue my schooling working towards either my masters or becoming a nurse.
