Softball Q&A: Michelle Sass
January 25, 2016 | Softball
CORVALLIS, Ore. – In the days leading up to the 2016 season, OSUBeavers.com will help you get to know the 2016 Oregon State softball team a little better with some Q&A sessions. Featured in today's Q&A is freshman utility player Michelle Sass.
Sass, a newcomer from St. Helens, Ore., will join the Beavers after a successful high school career in which she earned a pair of all-state selections. The freshman hit .432 her junior year of high school and closed out her high school career with a .391 average and 28 RBI as a senior.
What is your favorite thing about being part of the program?
My teammates and coaches.
When did you know you wanted to play at Oregon State?
Oregon State has always been my dream school, but I knew 100 percent for sure my junior year of high school.
How would you best describe the coaching staff?
Intense, but fun.
What trip are you most looking forward to this season?
Our season-opening trip to Arizona. I have family down there and it is our first trip of the season!
Do you have any gameday rituals or superstitions? If so, what are some of them?
I don't like to step on the lines.
What's the one rule you would change in softball?
Peg outs.
If you could play any other position for one day, what would it be and why?
I would pitch so I could see what it was like.
What is your favorite sport to attend or watch outside of softball? Why?
Basketball, because it is fast-paced.
Which of your teammates would be most likely to U.S. President or political office? Why?
Bev (Miller), because she is very formal.
Which of your teammates would be most likely to be a comedian? Why?
Mikela (Manewa). You honestly don't ever know what is going to come out of her mouth.
Which teammate would be most likely to be a coach one day? Why?
Riley (Gregoire). She's always interested in learning more about every position.
What are your hobbies outside of playing softball?
Hiking, exploring, reading.
When did you start playing softball and how did you get your start playing?
I started when I was six and wanted to play because my older sister played.
What sets softball apart from the other sports you enjoy?
The low-scoring that can happen makes for some intense games.
What advice would you give to a young athlete who has aspirations of playing sports at the collegiate level?
Fall more in love with the game every day that you play. You can't teach passion.
Do you remember your first home run? If so, describe it.
I was a sophomore in high school and I took an up-and-in pitch over the left-center wall. I was so excited that I sprinted around the bases.
Facebook, Instagram or Twitter?
Twitter (@michellesass4) and Instagram (michelle.sass).
For more information on the Oregon State softball team, follow the club's official Twitter account at Twitter.com/OregonStateSB, by Facebook at Facebook.com/OregonStateSB or on Instagram at Instagram.com/OregonStateSB.
