CSTV Features Samantha Ricketts

Feb. 4, 2008

NORMAN, Okla. - Junior first baseman Samantha Ricketts continues to receive national recognition after recording one of the best seasons at the plate by any Sooner in school history last season.

Ricketts set a school record with 81 RBI and led the team with 18 home runs as the Sooners advanced to an NCAA Super Regional in 2007. Ricketts was honored as a second team All-American and was named one of three finalists for National Player of the Year for her efforts.

As the No. 5 Sooners begin preparing for the season opener this Friday against No. 10 UCLA, Ricketts is earning national attention. Last week, she was named to USA Softball's National Player of the Year top 50 Watch List and this week has been recognized by CSTV.

Jacob E. Osterhout of CSTV features Ricketts in Monday's column and her seamless transition to the University of Oklahoma where she has made quite the impact on the Sooners.
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Jacob E. Osterhout
Special to CSTV.com

By all accounts, Oklahoma first baseman Samantha Ricketts is a big fish in a very big pond.

In 2007, as just a sophomore on the OU softball team, Ricketts hit .415, clocked 18 homeruns and amassed 81 RBIs. She was named First Team All-Big 12, Second Team All-American and was a National Player of the Year finalist. The USA National Team even invited the 21-year-old to their selection camp before the Pan-American Games.

But Sam Ricketts wasn't always such a celebrated athlete. She grew up playing in San Jose, Calif., on a small, little-known travel team. When it came time to go to college, Ricketts had few options ... click here for the entire article.

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