Meet the Wolverine Freshmen: Katie Alexander
10/21/2015 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Oct. 21, 2015
The Michigan softball program welcomed a large class of seven freshmen in 2015-16. With fall ball and midterm exams now in the books, they are fully settled into life in Ann Arbor. Learn more about the Wolverine newcomers, how they got to Michigan and what they bring on and off the field. MGoBlue.com will introduce a member of the Wolverines' freshman class each week this fall.
 | #17 Katie Alexander Freshman Catcher Saline, Mich. |
Q. What attracted you to the University of Michigan?
A. I have grown up here in Ann Arbor, and my family has been Michigan fans my whole life. I have always loved the atmosphere.
Q. How did you first get involved in softball?
A. I first got involved in softball when I was six years old. My mom had played and told me that I might like it, so I tried it out.
Q. How has it been getting to know your Wolverine teammates?
A. It has been a memory that will last a lifetime. I have made really great friends already from only being here a month. This team is hilarious and filled with such great girls.
Q. What do you like about Michigan/Ann Arbor from what you've seen so far?
A. I love the town on football game days. This past weekend against Michigan State was crazy; I have never seen anything like it. So many people all are supporting the best school in the nation.
Q. What do you enjoy when you're not play softball?
A. I enjoy being with my family, and being away from college makes me realize how much I miss them. When we are together we are always laughing about something, and I really enjoy those moments.
Favorite food ... steak
Favorite singer/band ... I like all music, and I don't really have a favorite (hits radio on Pandora)
Favorite TV show ... Friends
Favorite book ... My Sister's Keeper
Favorite movie ... McFarland USA
Favorite superhero ... Wonder Woman
Favorite song to sing at karaoke ... Breaking Free - High School Musical
Favorite subject/class taken ... movement science
Favorite athlete ... Jennie Finch
Favorite place to visit ... The Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Favorite sport besides softball ... football
