The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with them. This week we take a look at Chase Spivey, Sammy Song and T.J. Giczkowski, members of the baseball team.
Name: Sammy Song
Sport: Baseball
Position: Outfielder
Hometown: Port Orange, FL
Year: Junior
Major: Biology with a pre-medical concentration
Why did you choose Coker? Coker gave me the opportunity to pursue an education while continuing to play the sport that I love.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Going to Cary, N.C., last season for the Division II College World Series.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Making connections with good people that I will without a doubt remember for the rest of my life.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Men’s golf, because there is no running involved.
Favorite class: Fitness for Life
Favorite professor: Dave Schmotzer
Plans after graduation: I would love to play the game of baseball as long as I can, but I will also pursue a profession attending dental school.
Favorite movie: 300
Favorite type of music: Rock, reggae and rap
Favorite food: Anything from the wonderful Cobra Cafe
Favorite sports team: Oakland A’s
Favorite color: Navy and yellow. Go Cobras!
Favorite TV show: Blue Mountain State
Most prized possession: My Rickey Henderson shirt
What is something people may not know about you? I am Asian.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? General Chow, because I am Asian
One word that describes you: Asian