THIS YEAR: One of 10 sophomores on the team, Adrianna Martinez is looking to parlay a season of college experience into a more significant role in reserve play... Will battle for playing time at catch... Recognized for her hard work and upbeat approach.

2010 (freshman): Played sparingly as a 2010 freshman, appearing in 8 games for the Cougars... Scored 2 runs as a pinch runner and using her speed to take extra bags ...Against Cal State San Marcos, kept the Cougars' in the game by scoring a run in the seventh to force extra innings.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 years of varsity softball for head coach Jen Beck at Redwood Christian High in San Lorenzo, Calif. ... As a 2009 senior captained the Eagles to a second-place finish in league ... Batted .434 with 23 hits, 12 RBIs and 7 doubles as a senior ... Also had 6 stolen bases ... Was a 4-time all-league honoree, including first team honors as a 2008 junior ... Was a member of the Eagles' 2008 league championship team.

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 13, 1990, in San Francisco, Calif. ... Parents are Adrian (project manager) and Terry (real estate agent) ... Has 3 brothers (Ryan, Dominic, Brandon) and a sister (Emma) ... Majoring in applied exercise science ... Went to Guatemala on a missions trip.