Great teammate who brings tremendous energy to the field in games and practice ... High work rate ... Improving defensively ... Best defender at first base ... Has great knowledge of the game ... Takes good approach at the plate.

SOPHOMORE (2006): Played in 35 games, making 18 starts at first base and 11 at DH ... Hit .254 with 18 runs and 15 RBI ... Had four straight multi-hit games (8-for-17) Feb. 18 to Mar. 1 ... Went three-for-five with two RBI in 11-10 win over St. Thomas.

PREVIOUS COLLEGE: Spent one year at Southern Wesleyan and led the squad in nearly every offensive category ... Under coach Mike Gillespie he posted a .305 average with five home runs and 42 RBI.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Dr. Phillips High where he played for coach Mike Barefoot.

PERSONAL: Son of Jose and Marilym Martinez ... Majoring in physical education.

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