University of North Carolina Athletics
Meet the Heels: #3 Kayla Baptista
October 13, 2020 | Softball
This week's Meet the Heels segment continues with our newcomers. Kayla Baptista is a middle infielder/outfielder from Smithfield, Rhode Island. The 2019-20 Gatorade Player of the Year, Baptista was a four-year letterwinner at LaSalle Academy where she helped the team to a Division I State Championship in 2019.
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Why Carolina? Carolina provides the ultimate college experience which blends together: world-class academics, competitive softball and strong athletic programs.
Favorite Softball Memory: When I fielded my first ground ball, I tagged 2nd base with my glove.
Favorite Coach P Saying: "Let's get better today"
Favorite former Carolina player: Mia Hamm
Dream batting practice group: Mookie Betts, Mike Trout, J.D Martinez, Lauren Gibson, Bailey Landry, Jenna Lilley
Favorite place on campus: Anderson Stadium
Major: Exercise and Sport Science
Dream job/occupation: Coaching in the MLB/ working in professional sports
Pregame Superstition: I have to do EVERYTHING in 3's
Greatest Sports Moment: "28-3" Superbowl LI champions, Go Patriots!!!
Hidden Talent: I can play the guitar and piano.
Favorite TV Show: The Office
If you could be on a reality TV show what would it be? The Bachelorette
Favorite place to be: At a field
One word to describe myself: Ambitious
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Why Carolina? Carolina provides the ultimate college experience which blends together: world-class academics, competitive softball and strong athletic programs.
Favorite Softball Memory: When I fielded my first ground ball, I tagged 2nd base with my glove.
Favorite Coach P Saying: "Let's get better today"
Favorite former Carolina player: Mia Hamm
Dream batting practice group: Mookie Betts, Mike Trout, J.D Martinez, Lauren Gibson, Bailey Landry, Jenna Lilley
Favorite place on campus: Anderson Stadium
Major: Exercise and Sport Science
Dream job/occupation: Coaching in the MLB/ working in professional sports
Pregame Superstition: I have to do EVERYTHING in 3's
Greatest Sports Moment: "28-3" Superbowl LI champions, Go Patriots!!!
Hidden Talent: I can play the guitar and piano.
Favorite TV Show: The Office
If you could be on a reality TV show what would it be? The Bachelorette
Favorite place to be: At a field
One word to describe myself: Ambitious
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Check back on GoHeels.com for more Meet the Heels updates.
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Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
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