Catching Up with Taylor Roby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – As the University of Louisville softbal program continues its series of check-ins, Taylor Roby takes over the spotlight.

The Mt. Washington, Ky., native was in the midst of a career-best season when the 2020 campaign was halted due to COVID-19. After starting all 20 games at either pitcher or designated player, she was among the team's leaders both in the circle and at the plate. Roby posted a team-best 2.00 ERA with 4 strikeouts in 73.2 innings Offensively, she paced the Cardinals with seven home runs, 16 RBIs and a .623 slugging percentage in the shortened season.

Catching up with Taylor Roby
Full name: Taylor Brooke Roby
Nickname: Roby
Hometown: Mt. Washington, Ky.
2020 Class: Sophomore
Major: Exercise Science
Post college ambition: To become a coach or an athletic trainer

What are some of the top moments/favorite memories from your career so far?
My favorite memory by far is on 4/17/19. Our stadium was named Don Dobina stadium. Coach Dobina was my travel coach. He was someone that I truly looked up to. On that same night, I hit the walk off hit to pull out the win against rival Kentucky. It was special because I know that win and dedication brought a smile to his face and Mrs. Dobina too.

If you could play any sport other than softball, what would it be?
Basketball. I played basketball in middle school and I loved the game, but it just wasn't the sport for me. I was kind of like a bull in a china shop. I fouled out a lot.

Why did you choose UofL?
I love being close to home, I've always wanted to play at Louisville since I was little.

What is your favorite quote, saying or motto?
"If you don't believe in yourself why is anyone else going to believe in you?" – Tom Brady

How would your friends describe you?
I think my teammates would describe me as hardworking, quiet, creative, and thoughtful.

Who inspires or motivates you?
My family

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
Invisibility

What has been your greatest challenge to overcome?
My injuries

Most influential person in your life?
My sister

Favorite thing about UofL:
The atmosphere

Best subject in school:
Science

Pregame routine:
I always wear my Don Dobina bracelet

Favorite thing about playing for Coach Aprile:
Coach Aprile is a really caring coach I love how my teammates and I can connect with her.

More Favorites:
Place you have visited: I have visited a lot of fun places playing softball. My favorite is Boulder, Colorado.
Movie: The Longest Ride
TV show: Vampire Diaries
Musical group/singer: Luke Combs
Hobby: Looking at interior design books
Athlete (and why): Jackie Traina – She is someone that I always looked up to when I was younger.
Social media platform: Snapchat
Food: Spaghetti

Finishing the sentences
I am… competitive.
I have always wanted to… play in the College World Series.
Coach Holly was right when she said… Roby shouldn't slide.

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