2008 Softball Roster
Roster

Erika Simington
- Position:
- Catcher
- Class:
- Junior
- Height:
- 5-6
- Hometown:
- Scottsdale, Ariz.
- High School:
- Chaparral
2006: Freshman Season
Saw action in 42 games and started 35 contests behind the plate as a rookie … Made her first career start in the Jayhawks[apos] opener against Florida on Feb. 10 and drew a season-high two walks … Notched her first career hit against Cal Poly on Feb. 17 … Picked up an RBI against Northern Iowa (March 3) and Missouri State (March 8) … Recorded 10 or more putouts on four occasions, including a season-best 13 against Baylor on April 8 … Ended the season with a .986 fielding percentage.
Chaparral H.S.
Four-time letterwinner … Four-time all-region selection … First team all-state selection … Offensive Player of the Year in 2005 … Led her team in home runs in 2004 and 2005 … Coached by Jeff Oscarson.
Club
Played for the Lil[apos] Saints Gold and was coached by Dick Dickson.
Personal
Born Erika Simington on Aug. 1, 1986 … Majoring in business … Parents are Robert and Maire Simington … Her dad played football at Emporia State in Emporia, Kan. … Has one brother, Mark … Best hidden talents are her dodgeball skills … Came to Kansas because of the tradition … Lists team unity as the best thing about playing softball at Kansas … Favorite KU tradition is attending a basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse … Most prized possession is her dog, [quote]Sunny[quote] … Best advice she has ever received is [quote]to be yourself[quote] … Also recruited by Arizona State and Columbia.