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    Kristie Sauter
    31 Kristie Sauter
    Class:
    Senior
    Hometown:
    Mokena, Ill.
    High School:
    Providence
    Height:
    5-6
    Position:
    OF
    Birthdate:
    04/10/1982
    Bats/Throws:
    R/R

    2001 Highlights: Appeared in 50 of the Illini’s 72 games • Started 36 games, 25 in left field, five in right field, and six at designated player. • Often entered the Illini line-up late in the game for defense. • Has two pinch hits, including a double in Minnesota series • Provided the big blow, a two-run double in the Illini’s win over Maryland. • Has a .625 average as a pinch hitter this year (5-for-8) • Came into the game and blasted pinch-hit two-run home run in the fifth to give the Illini the lead for good in a 4-2 win over Charlotte at the Winthrop Tournament on March 17. • Drove in four runs at the Sam Houston Tournament. • Had a double and two RBI in Big Ten semifinal game with Iowa.

    Prep Highlights: 2000 Chicago Sun-Times third team all-state • 2000 Chicago Tribune all-state special mention • 2000 Daily Southtown all-area • Chosen for Super 60 Classic • Finished with .486 batting average and led team in extra base hits and runs batted in • Member of eighth place 2000 NSA World Series team • Named to 2000 NSA all-tournament team • High school coach was Dick Mandella • Club coach was Jim Brumund.

    Personal: Nominated for Who’s Who Among American High School Students • Honor student four consecutive years • Enjoys scuba diving outside of softball • Born on April 10, 1982 • Parents are Thomas and Karen Sauter.

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