2009 Binghamton Softball Up-Close Player Profiles

#27 Sophomore outfielder Kim Cleveland
Cleveland Bio

Throughout the 2009 season, Binghamton softball players will be featured in up-close player profiles that will seek to provide in-depth information and insight that goes beyond the press releases and media guide.

My biggest athletic thrill: Making a diving catch to win a game in High School.

What is your favorite part about your sport: The satisfaction it gives you to make a winning catch or have a winning hit.

Best sporting event ever attended: When I was younger, there was a college softball tournament locally that I went to watch, and I realized how fun and exciting softball is.

My first memory of softball: Getting my first hit in youth league.

What do you see yourself doing after Binghamton: I am hoping to either attend Medical or Veterinary School.

Favorite professional athlete: Nomar Garciaparra.

Growing up I pretended I was: a teacher.

Childhood idol: The Pink Power Ranger.

Most famous person ever met: Luis Gonzalez.

My best non-athletic talent: Guitar Hero.

Most memorable BU moment: When I fell walking to a class from Mountainview with Steph DeLuca, and instead of helping me, she laughed at me.

Who had the greatest impact on my life: My parents and brother.

Most people don't know this about me but: I am a wakeboarder.

Favorite sports movie: Coach Carter.

Nickname: Kimmy.

What's on my TV: House or Gossip Girl.

What's on my iPod: The Academy is, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Amber Pacific, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift.