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14 Soft-spoki BRYAN JOHNSTON Staff Writer "Speak softly and carry a big stick." ? Theodore Roosevelt It is more than likely Teddy didn't mean for his quote to be thought of in Softball terms, but if you think about it, this quote could be interpreted as playing the game and keeping your mouth shut. Some of the greatest players have been ones who didn't say much and just played. Such is the case with Kendra McCutcheon. The third baseman for the Lady Gamecock softbafl team picked up the nickname "Mute" at the beginning of the season for her shyness and quiet demeanor. But thafs okay, Gradi Make il (Why not? All No di No f Great A A--. M ure< Gall Rese Tickets are $20.00 per pe All Droceeds benefit the ? 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She also had 34 put-outs and 72 assists against only four errors for a fielding percentage of .964. The .964 fielding percentage is especially impressive in light of the fact that she plays third base. What's pvpn mnrp imnressive is the fact that third base is a new position for McCutcheon. Ifs no wonder she considers defense the strongest part of her game. But the part she wants to improve is her hitting. Tve struggled trying to adjust to slapping," said McCutcheon. "We've moved her to a slapper. Ifs w ^ J ? jum iture" Gift from the Class of '96 , at 777-4172! DPM :s ner out!) 1?^ 223?03 <'t j i il H J\I Irmo i i III 10 8. Newberry Avei 34 749-6060 \ \ >EAL! ! 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