No. 4 – Natalie Barnaby
THIS YEAR: One of the most versatile players on the team, freshman Natalie Barnaby is a potential impact newcomer who can play several different positions ... Is penciled to push for a starting berth in the outfield but could make appearances in the infield as well, at second, short or third ... Has good range because of her above average speed ... Has some pop in her bat and can put the ball in the gaps to press for doubles and triples.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 seasons of varsity softball for head coach Don Harper at Millikan High in Long Beach, Calif. ... Was a 3-time All-Moore League selection, earning first-team honors as a junior and senior ... As a 2008 senior, named team MVP after batting .304 with 2 home runs, 2 doubles and 2 triples ... As a 2007 junior named the best offensive player for the 22-8 Rams, batting .307 with 4 home runs, 3 triples and 15 RBIs in 28 games ...Has at least 1 hit in 20 games and best showing was a 3-for-4 at the plate with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs in an 8-0 victory over San Clemente (Calif.) High ... As a 2007 sophomore batted .274 with 3 doubles, 2 triples and a team-leading 15 runs ... Also played 2 seasons of varsity volleyball (outside hitter) for the Rams ... Was a member of the Millikan honor roll.
PERSONAL: Born July 3, 1990, in Long Beach, Calif. ... Parents are Robert (quality administrator) and Debi (recreation leader) Barnaby ... Has 2 sisters (Lyndsey, Lauren) ... Enjoys singing and has been a member of choirs.
