Born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin to Greek-American parents, Batikis was one of three descendants of Greek migrants to play in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, being the others Kay Lionikas and Vickie Panos.

She believed that playing ball gave her the opportunity to travel, meet all kinds of neat people - helped with self-confidence.

After her career as a professional baseball player ended, Batikis went on to get a teaching position, working in the educational department for 35 years.

She did a significant amount of volunteer work for clubs, churches, ballteams, civic groups to give talks about the League she played in.

The AAGPBL folded in 1954,[2] but there is now a permanent display at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum at Cooperstown, New York since November 5, 1988 that honors those who were part of this unique experience.