
Freshman Files: Sis Bates
November 05, 2016 | Softball
The Washington softball program welcomed a talented class of six freshmen in 2016-2017. Learn more about the Husky newcomers, on and off the field, as a newcomer will be introduced each week on GoHuskies.com leading up to the 2017 season.
Name: Sis Bates
Position: Infield
Number: 22
Hometown: Ceres, Calif.
Favorite part about being a Husky:
Competing with girls that I love and ones that share the same mindset as I do.
Best part of playing for Coach Tarr:
My favorite part of playing for Coach Tarr is that she sincerely cares about us and this program. She is constantly working to make us better. I LOVE playing for Coach Tarr!
Why did you choose the number you wear?
I wear number 22 because it is the number my mother wore.
My most embarrassing softball moment:
Between innings in a high school game, we were taking ground balls and I went to throw and my cleat caught my other cleat's shoelace and I fell right on my face!
Fast Facts
Nickname: Sis
Favorite song: Closer by Chainsmokers
Biggest guilty pleasure: Halo Top Ice Cream
Favorite place to hang out in Seattle: Gas Works Park
Favorite place on UW campus: Softball field and weight room
If you could guest Star on a TV show, what would it be: Grey's Anatomy
If you got a $10,000 gift card, where would you want to spend it: LULU!
If you could have dinner with one person, who would it be: My Grandpa Jim
Triple Play
If you could have dinner with three people, who would they be: Dot Richardson, Derek Jeter, Billie Jean King
Three things you hate doing: Reading, waking up super early, I hate heights
Three things you love doing: playing softball, hanging out with family and friends, watching Grey's Anatomy
Three things you must have when I leave the house: my wallet, phone, a jacket
Three favorite drinks: coffee, Sparkling ICE drinks, sweet tea
Sis In Her Own Words
I am a very competitive athlete and person in general. I enjoy spending time with family and friends as much as possible. I love coaching and helping kids. I have dreamt of playing softball for UW since I was a kid.
Name: Sis Bates
Position: Infield
Number: 22
Hometown: Ceres, Calif.
Favorite part about being a Husky:
Competing with girls that I love and ones that share the same mindset as I do.
Best part of playing for Coach Tarr:
My favorite part of playing for Coach Tarr is that she sincerely cares about us and this program. She is constantly working to make us better. I LOVE playing for Coach Tarr!
Why did you choose the number you wear?
I wear number 22 because it is the number my mother wore.
My most embarrassing softball moment:
Between innings in a high school game, we were taking ground balls and I went to throw and my cleat caught my other cleat's shoelace and I fell right on my face!
Fast Facts
Nickname: Sis
Favorite song: Closer by Chainsmokers
Biggest guilty pleasure: Halo Top Ice Cream
Favorite place to hang out in Seattle: Gas Works Park
Favorite place on UW campus: Softball field and weight room
If you could guest Star on a TV show, what would it be: Grey's Anatomy
If you got a $10,000 gift card, where would you want to spend it: LULU!
If you could have dinner with one person, who would it be: My Grandpa Jim
Triple Play
If you could have dinner with three people, who would they be: Dot Richardson, Derek Jeter, Billie Jean King
Three things you hate doing: Reading, waking up super early, I hate heights
Three things you love doing: playing softball, hanging out with family and friends, watching Grey's Anatomy
Three things you must have when I leave the house: my wallet, phone, a jacket
Three favorite drinks: coffee, Sparkling ICE drinks, sweet tea
Sis In Her Own Words
I am a very competitive athlete and person in general. I enjoy spending time with family and friends as much as possible. I love coaching and helping kids. I have dreamt of playing softball for UW since I was a kid.
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