2008 Highlights:
• Appeared in 23 games during her final season
• Scored nine runs, while stealing four bases
2007 Highlights:
• First pinch runner used on most occasions
• Has started five games
• Had first career hit vs. Sacramento State
2006 Highlights:
• Played in 17 games primarily as a pinch runner
• Scored three runs
• Named Academic All-Big Ten
2005 Highlights:
• Appeared in 11 games
• Scored four runs
• Received George Huff Award
High School:
• First team all-conference performer for four years
• Played third base for Pekin Dragons, who won the Mid-State Six in 2003 and `04.
• Named Best Offensive Player for the Dragons for two seasons
• Received three IHSA Athletic Academic awards.
• Batted .288 with five doubles, one triple, one home run, 11 stolen bases, and 16 RBI as a senior
• Finished her career with a .303 average, 14 doubles, three triples, four home runs, 58 RBI, and 45 stolen bases.
Personal:
• Born Sept. 6, 1985
• Daughter of Ed and Sue Gaitros
• Majoring in molecular and cellular biology
• Sister Megan plays softball at SIU-Edwardsville and sister Jamie played for MacMurray
• President of Best Buddies in high school
• Member of National Honor Society
• Student Council representative.
Getting to know Katie...
Nickname: Doctor
Career Plans: Genetic Counselor
Favorite food: Homemade beef and noodles
Favorite TV Show: Everybody Loves Raymond and My Wife and Kids
Favorite Musical Group: Big and Rich
Favorite Athlete: Albert Pujols
I chose my jersey number because: it was my basketball number in high school
Best part of being a college athlete: Traveling, getting to see new places
If you weren't playing softball, which sport would you play?: Volleyball
I'd like to switch places for a day with...: Tony LaRussa
Do you have any superstitions? I never step on the chalk lines.
My favorite thing to pack I pack for a road trip? My stuffed gator
Our team will be fun to watch this year because... we like to make things interesting and have fun while we are out there.
