Paige Baggett #5. Infield - R/R Sr. Winterville, N.C. - (D.H. Conley)

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1 Paige Baggett #5 Infield - R/R Sr. Winterville, N.C. - (D.H. Conley) As A Junior (2007) Ranked second on the team in doubles and home runs, third in batting average and fifth in hits Made 23 starts at shortstop, helping the squad to a 15-8 record in those games Also featured at designated player a team-high 21 times in which the Pirates were 16-5 Batted in the cleanup spot in a team-high 23 games as the team compiled a 16-7 mark Tied Charina Sumner for the longest hitting streak on the team, spanning eight games Produced nine multi-hit games and five multi-rbi contests which included a four-hit, three-rbi effort against UNC Wilmington (4/17/07) Led the team in many single-game highs including six RBI vs. College of Charleston, 11 total bases at UNC Wilmington, three runs scored vs. St. John s and at UNC Wilmington, four hits at UNC Wilmington and two home runs vs. College of Charleston and at UNC Wilmington. As A Sophomore (2006) Top-five on team in offensive categories; average, hits, doubles, home runs, RBI and total bases Had seven multi-hit games including one three-hit game Held the longest hitting streak on the team, totaling 11 games Ended the season on a five game hitting streak Had three multi-rbi games, including one three-rbi game against California on Mar. 26 Started all 56 games she played in Started at shortstop for 38 of those games Most prominently featured in the fifth spot, appearing there 25 times compared to 12 times in the eight hole Team was 12-0 when she batted eighth Led team in singlegame high in total bases for the season with six against California (3/26/07) Tied Ashley Quick with most assists in a game when they both totaled eight against UCF (5/6/07). As A Freshman (2005) Named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team... Finished the season with a.326 batting average with two home runs and 24 RBI... Played in 59 games, making 26 starts at second base, nine at shortstop and 10 as the designated hitter... Led the team in triples with two... Recorded nine multi-hit games and six multi-rbi games... Collected a season-best three hits in the series opener against Charlotte... Drove in five runs against Liberty on Feb. 27, plating three runs on a three-run home run... Hit a grand slam in the series opener against Saint Louis. Baggett s CaREER STATS Who is your favorite athlete? Chipper Jones If I did not play softball at ECU, I would play: Volleyball Chocolate or flowers? Both! Favorite sports movie: Radio Dream date: Andy Roddick Not many people know this, but I: Love to clean would win? Keli Harrell When I graduate college, I want to be a: Teacher/coach Turn my Paige s I wish I: Was rich Favorite sports team: ECU softball you like to portray you? Julia Roberts stranded on a deserted island? My Cell phone I hit a homerun against Cal-Berkley! D.H. Conley High School Four-year letterwinner... Four-time all-area and all-conference player... Named Conference Player-of-the-Year as a senior... Received team s top offensive player award four times... Named to the 2004 NCHSAA 4A All-State team... Earned all-state honorable mention accolades in Was nominated for the Wendy s High School Heisman Award... Led the conference in hitting as a freshman with a.474 batting average... Four-time all-conference basketball player... Conference volleyball player of the year as a senior... Two-time Female athlete of the year at school. Runs: 3 (twice, last at UNC Wilmington 4/17/07); Hits: 4 at UNC Wilmington 4/17/07; RBI: 5 vs. Liberty 2/27/05; Home Runs: 2 (twice, last at UNC Wilmington 4/17/07); Stolen Bases: 1 (nine times, last at UNC Wilmington 4/17/07) Daughter of Joey and Myra Baggett... Named a NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete in Won two gold medals at the North Carolina State Games... Member of the and under and the and under state championship teams... Attended ECU Softball Camp each summer from Academic major is physical education Total E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l 17

2 Beth Nolan #16 Outfield R/R 5-10 Sr. - Villa Park, Calif. (Durant) As a Junior (2007) Named to the preseason all-conference team Saw action in 49 of 60 contests, starting 41 of them Compiled a fielding percentage, helping the Pirates rank fourth in the nation in that statistic Finished tied for first on the team in sac flies (2) and tied for third in triples (1) Turned in five multi-hit games and four multi-rbi contests Hit safely in four-straight games from Feb Helped the squad to an 8-2 record when batting in the seventh spot and 15-7 mark when playing right field. As A Sophomore (2006) Started 53 games in right field and 57 of 61 games overall Fourth on the team in hits (42) Third on the team with 22 RBI Led the team in batting average (.324), hits (24), doubles (7), homeruns (2), RBI (11), and total bases (37) during conference games (.324) Third on the team in slugging percentage (.367) Second on the team in doubles (10) Had eight multi-hit games including two three-hit games Had four multi-hit games Held a six game hit streak Ended the season hitting in six of last seven games and a three-game streak Batted in every position in the order besides first and second. As A Freshman (2005) Played in 69 games and started 61 games... Made 60 starts in the outfield, including 53 in right field... Finished tied for fourth on the team in RBI with Collected seven multi-hit games and eight multi-rbi games... Hit her first career home run Feb. 19 against Fordham Drove in a season-high three runs against College of Charleston on Feb Finished the season with five home runs. Durant High School Earned first-team all-conference honors as a junior and second team honors as senior at Durant High in Plant City, Fla.... Two-time allcounty player... Named all-state Class 5A honorable mention... Voted team MVP as a senior... Lettered in basketball as a junior and senior... Played for Coach Missy Patterson... Attended Villa Park High School in Villa Park, Calif. as a freshman and sophomore... Two-year letterwinner and scholar-athlete award recipient at Villa Park High... Honor Roll student. Nolan s CaREER STATS Vince Vaughn and Will Ferrell Who is your favorite athlete? My dad If I did not play softball at ECU, I would play: Volleyball at ECU Chocolate or flowers? Flowers Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans Dream date: Matthew McConaughey Not many people know this, but I: Eat cereal out of a cup I am superstitious when I: Have to have gum would win? Paige Baggett When I graduate college, I want to be: Successful at my job (worksite health promotion major) Perseverance I wish: We had a softball stadium Favorite sports team: Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels you like to portray you? Sandra Bullock stranded on a deserted island? Brooke s enchiladas I hit a walk-off homerun against South Carolina to win the tournament Runs: 2 (nine times, last at UTEP 4/22/07); Hits: 3 (five times, last at UTEP 4/22/07); RBI: 3 (twice, last vs. St. John s 2/24/07); Home Runs: 1 (eight times, last vs. Southern Miss 4/30/06); Stolen Bases: 1 (nine times, last vs. UCF 5/7/06) Daughter of Brian and Becky Nolan... Has one older brother, Brian... Academic major is health education and promotion... Played with the Tampa Mustangs 18 and under team during the summer Total E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l

3 Erin St. Ledger #6 Utility L/R Sr. - Wilmington, N.C. (J.T. Hoggard) As A Junior (2007) Earned a spot on the preseason allconference team Started 57 of the 59 games in which she appeared Tied for first on the squad in doubles (12) and sac flies (2) Also finished tied for second on the team in walks (22), third in hits (46) and on base percentage (.377), fourth in total bases (67), tied for fourth in runs scored (21) and fifth in batting average (.282) Ranked third among the Pirates with 11 multi-hit games Had three multi-rbi performances Six-game hitting streak was third-highest on the team and has a current streak of one game headed into the 2008 campaign Was a mainstay at second base, playing that position 55 times and aiding the Pirates to a record in those contests Spent even time in each of the second to sixth spots in the batting order Had a home run in both games of a doubleheader split at No. 24 NC State (3/28/07). As A Sophomore (2006) Named second-team all-conference Second on the team with a.306 batting average Started all 62 games she appeared in 26 runs was good for third on the team Third in total bases with 62 Led the team in walks with 25 Batted.348 against left-handed pitchers in 23 at-bats Second on the team in batting average with runners on base (.317) 3-for-4 with the bases loaded 6-for-9 (.667) with runners on third and less than two outs Team best 15-for-46 (.326) with two outs in the inning Productive at the plate by advancing the runners on base 63 out of 88 times (.716) to lead the Pirates.. Led the team in stolen base attempts (18) and was fourth in stolen base percentage (.722) Second on the team in multi-hit games with 13 Had three threehit games Had three multi-rbi games Carried a four-game hit-streak Scored a team high three runs vs. Campbell (April 4). As A Freshman (2005) Named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team... Played in 55 games and started 28 games (16 at second base, 10 in right field and two at designated player)... Finished her rookie season with a.235 batting average with two home runs and 16 RBI... Collected her first collegiate hit in the second game of the year against Campbell, going 1-for-2 with an RBI... Homered in games against Liberty and UAB... Totaled four multi-hit games and four multi-rbi games... Drove in three runs in the final game of the Saint Louis series. J.T. Hoggard High School Three-year letterman and three-time allconference player... Earned the Silver Bat Award for having the team s highest batting average as a junior and senior... Named Conference Player-of-the-Year as a senior... Led team to state championship game as St. Ledger s CaREER STATS Beyonce Favorite athlete: Cal Ripken, Jr. If I did not play softball at ECU, I would: Be on the dance team Chocolate or flowers? Flowers Favorite sports movie: A League of Their Own Dream date: Channing Tatum Not many people know this, but I: Used to sleep in the splits when I was little would win? Vanessa Moreno I once met: Krista Jessup, professional softball player Starfish I wish I: Could run two miles in 16 minutes Favorite sports team: ECU softball team. you like to portray you? Jessica Alba stranded on a deserted island? Tanning oil Half of us got stuck in the Houston airport for two days with no baggage and slept seven to our room, while the rest of the team got home a sophomore... Two-time all-conference volleyball player... Named Wilmington Star News Player-of-the-Year in volleyball as a senior... Led volleyball to three conference championships. Runs: 3 vs. Binghamton 3/4/06; Hits: 3 (three times, last vs. Ohio 2/9/07); RBI: 3 (five times, last vs. Tulsa 3/31/07); Home Runs: 1 (five times, last at NC State 3/28/07); Stolen Bases: 2 vs. Army 2/17/06 Daughter of Jeep St. Ledger, who coaches baseball and football at Hoggard High School... Has one older sister, Megan... Academic major is hospitality management Total E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l 19

4 Angel Barrella #15 Utility L/L Jr. - Holbrook, N.Y. - (Sachem North) As A Sophomore (2007) Played in 26 games, starting six of them One of five Pirates who compiled a flawless fielding percentage Recorded a hit and RBI in her first game of the season vs. Gardner-Webb at the Carolina Classic Had a season-high four at bats at Coastal Carolina, tallying a run and a hit (3/13/07) Compiled a twogame hitting streak Notched six putouts vs. St. John s (2/24/07) Was the designated player four times as the Pirates were 3-1 in those games. As A Freshman (2006) Recorded her first collegiate hit against the College of Charleston on Feb. 26 Had a three game hit streak Team was 5-1 when she appeared as a designated hitter Out of 11 games started, five were at first base and six were as a designated hitter Did not commit an error in 45 chances at first base. Sachem North High School Four-year letterwinner... Batted.548 as a senior with a slugging percentage of.846, including two home runs and 18 RBI... Helped team to four consecutive league championships... Twotime all-county player... Three-time team MVP... Named female athlete-of-the-year as a senior... Served as team captain during her final three seasons... Earned team rookie of the year honors as a freshman in Coached by Jenn Nardone...Threeyear letterwinner in volleyball as an outside hitter and two-year letterwinner in basketball as a shooting guard... Honor Roll student... National Honor Society member. Barrella s CaREER STATS DMX Who is your favorite athlete? Derek Jeter If I did not play softball at ECU, I would play: Volleyball Chocolate or flowers? Chocolate Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights Not many people know this, but I: Would love to be a boxer would win? Keli Harrell The Passive New Yorker I wish I: Could travel the world Favorite sports team: New York Yankees you like to portray you? Sandra Bullock stranded on a deserted island? A computer Runs: 1 (eight times, last at UTEP 4/22/07); Hits: 1 (12 times, last at Southern Miss 5/6/07); RBI: 1 (four times, last at UTEP 4/22/07) Major is physical education Parents are Peter and Angela Pekrul... Eldest of three siblings, all under the age of 10 (Amber, Alexis, Pete Jr.) Total E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l

5 Sarah Bibee #13 Outfield R/R Jr. Knoxville, Tenn. - (The Webb School) As A Sophomore (2007) Started 10 games while appearing in 48 Ranked second on the team in slugging percentage (.658) and on base percentage (.378), third in stolen bases (10) and fourth in batting average (.289) Set career-highs in runs (two at UNC Wilmington 4/17/07), hits (two at Southern Miss 5/5/07), RBI (three at Southern Miss 5/6/07) and stolen bases (two vs. Appalachian State 2/25/07) Tallied a four-game hitting streak from Apr Turned in three multi-rbi games Was the designated player seven times as the team was 6-1 in those contests Batted most often in the seventh spot, helping the Pirates to a 4-1mark when doing so. As A Freshman (2006) Started 10 of the 46 games in which she appeared Collected her first hit as a Pirate in her third at-bat Fourth on the team in runs scored with 20 Stole eight out of nine bases attempted One of the fastest on the team Had a two game hit-streak Led the team with 36 appearances as a sub. The Webb School Earned a total of 13 varsity letters in three sports: basketball, cross country and softball... Led the softball team to its first high school state championship tournament appearance in Softball team compiled a record during her final two seasons... Named all-state as a senior with a.381 batting average... Two-time all-region selection... All- Knoxville Interscholastic League... Recipient of the Spartan Award, which is the school s highest honor for a student-athlete... Coached by Dennis Kay... All-region performer in basketball and cross Bibee s CaREER STATS Angelina Jolie Who is your favorite athlete? Alex Rodriguez If I did not play softball at ECU, I would: Run cross-country Chocolate or flowers? Flowers Favorite sports movie: Love and Basketball Dream date: Matthew McConaughey I am superstitious when: It comes to my jersey number would win? Vanessa Moreno When I graduate college, I want to be a: Marathon runner I once met: Harry Carey You have no idea what I live with I wish I: Could fly Favorite sports team: Houston Astros you like to portray you? Eva Mendez stranded on a deserted island? My cell phone When we got stuck in Houston for an extra day country... Served as team captain on all three squads... Honor Roll student. Runs: 1 (twenty times, last vs. Tulsa 5/11/06); Hits: 1 (five times, last vs. Memphis 4/22/06); RBI: 1 vs. Daytona 2/26/06; Stolen Bases: 1 (eight times, last vs. UTEP 4/14/06) NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete Parents are Hal and Sheron Bibee... Youngest of four children... Father and eldest brother, Hal Jr., each lettered in baseball at the University of Tennessee... Her other brother Brian is a junior on the Volunteer baseball team this season... Academic major is business Total E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l 21

6 Jessica Johnson #3 Infield R/R 5-8 Jr. Laguna Niguel, Calif. (Mater Dei) As A Sophomore (2007) Garnered numerous honors, including First-Team All-Conference USA, C-USA All- Tournament Team, C-USA All-Academic Team and All-State from the NCCSIA Named C-USA Hitterof-the-Week on Mar. 5 Played in 59 games, starting all but one of them at first base (other at designated player) Compiled the second-highest home run total in program history (17), including the gamewinner at UCF in the C-USA Tournament that sent the Pirates to their first-ever tournament championship game Ranked nationally in home runs per game (25th/.29), RBI per game (39th/.9) and slugging percentage (32nd/.737) Was among the conference leaders in many batting categories, including first in home runs and total bases (123), second in slugging percentage and RBI (53), fourth in batting average (.359) and on base percentage (.443) and 10th in hits (60) Led the Pirates in batting average, slugging percentage, on base percentage, RBI, home runs and total bases, tied for first in doubles (12), finished second in hits, walks (22), at bats (168), plate appearances (199) and starts (59) and was third in runs scored (26) Longest hitting streak was six games from Feb. 23 to Mar. 2 Enters 2008 having hit safely in her last three contests Turned in a team-high 16 multiple-rbi games as well as 15 multiple-hit games which was second on the squad Hit in the third spot most often (44 times) as East Carolina held a record in those contests Belted two home runs in the Pirates 16-2 series clincher at UTEP (4/22/07). As A Freshman (2006) Started in 58 of the 60 games she appeared in at first base Collected her first hit in the third game of the season Committed only two errors in 366 chances at first base (.995) Second on the team in walks with 22 2-for-2 with the bases loaded Led the team with nine RBI with a runner on third base and less than two outs Fourth on the team with a.435 on-base percentage Led the team with 29 RBI Led the team with seven multi-rbi games, including a four-rbi game against Campbell, which was also a team high for the season Had seven multi-hit games Tied Paige Baggett and Vanessa Moreno for total bases in a single game with six Held together a five-game hit streak Pirates were when Johnson batted cleanup. Mater Dei High School Four-year letterwinner at Mater Dei High School, which was recognized by Sports Illustrated as the sixth best high school in the country for athletics... Earned second team all-conference and defensive player-of-theyear honors as a senior... Helped team to three Sierra League titles... Team advanced Johnson s CaREER STATS Alex Rodriguez Who is your favorite athlete? Anna Kournikova If I did not play softball at ECU, I would: Be in a sorority Chocolate or flowers? Chocolate Favorite sports movie: A League of Their Own Dream date: Alex Rodriguez Not many people know this, but I: Am completely domesticated I am superstitious when I: Change my hairstyle when I am not hitting well would win? Me! No doubt When I graduate college, I want to be a: Dentist I once met: Whitney Houston at my grocery store I wish I: Could soft toss better Favorite sports team: New York Yankees you like to portray you? Angelina Jolie stranded on a deserted island? Brooke When I was late to weights to district semifinals for three consecutive seasons... One of seven players on her team to earn a Division I scholarship... Coached by Doug Myers... Recipient of the Scholar Athlete Gold Award for posting over a 3.5 grade point average... Honor Roll student. Runs: 3 at UTEP 4/22/07; Hits: 3 (five times, last at Southern Miss 5/5/07); RBI: 4 (three times, last at UTEP 4/22/07) and NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete Parents are Jim and Lorena Johnson... Has one older brother (Jay) and two sisters (Jacque and Jennifer)... Father played college baseball at the University of Arizona and professionally with the Minnesota Twins... Academic major is undecided Total E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l

7 Vanessa Moreno #2 Utility R/R 5-4 Jr. San Clemente, Calif. (San Clemente) As A Sophomore (2007) Started 54 of her 56 appearances Split time at catcher with Joyce Roodenburg while also roaming center and left field Was second on the squad in sac bunts (11), tied for third in RBI (23), doubles (10) and triples (1), fourth in hits (41) and at bats (148), tied for fourth in starts and fifth in slugging percentage (.439), total bases (65) and plate appearances (174) Tied for seventh in C-USA in sac bunts Set a career-high mark with four RBI vs. St. John s (2/24/07) and UNC Wilmington (4/17/07) Slapped three RBI in a come-from-behind win at No. 24 NC State (3/28/07) Notched seven multiple-hit performances and five multiple-rbi games Enjoyed a five-game hitting streak in the Pirate Clash (Mar. 2-4) Batted 15 times in the cleanup spot, guiding the team to a 10-5 record as well as a 9-3 mark when hitting in the sixth spot. As A Freshman (2006) Named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team Started in all 63 games she appeared in Went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in her first collegiate game Led the team in homeruns with four Fourth on the team in RBI with 19 Second on the team with a.377 slugging percentage Committed two errors in 68 chances Totaled 10 multihit games, including three three-hit games Recorded multiple RBI games five times Had a six game hit streak Batted lead-off 51 times over the course of the season and the Pirates were during those games Played all but three games in left field Tied for most total bases during a single game with six over the season with Paige Baggett and Jessica Johnson Led the team in runs with 31 Led the team in triples with two Third on the team in stolen bases with 11 Led the team in at-bats with 204. San Clemente High School Four-year letterwinner and starter... Earned league MVP honors as a junior... Two-time All-South Coast League player... Named second-team All-CIF as a junior... Named to the South County All-Star Team as senior... Served as team captain... Coached by Todd Henry... Played for the California Desperados 18U Gold Team during the summer. Runs: 2 (five times, last vs. Southern Miss 4/29/06); Hits: 3 (four times, last at UAB 4/7/07); RBI: 4 (twice, last vs. UNC Wilmington 4/17/07); Stolen Bases: 2 vs. Sacred Heart 3/16/06 Parents are Jan Moreno and Rebecca Moreno s CaREER STATS Derek Jeter If I did not play softball at ECU, I would: Be a diver Chocolate or flowers? Flowers Favorite sports movie: A League of Their Own Not many people know this, but I: Hate the dark would win? Me because I m funny I wish I: Could be RICH!!! Favorite sports team: New York Yankees you like to portray you? Alison Monce stranded on a deserted island? Music When I almost missed the bus Smith... The middle child of five children (Gabriel, Joshua, Jessica, Marissa)... Academic major is hospitality management Total E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l 23

8 Brooke Swann #9 Pitcher R/R 5-9 Jr. Callao, Va. (Northumberland) As A Sophomore (2007) Made 10 appearances with five starts Pitched a completegame, five-inning shutout with a career-high 10 strikeouts vs. Vermont in the Pirate Clash (3/2/07) Allowed only nine runs in her first four appearances, compiling an ERA of 1.45 in those contests. As A Freshman (2006) Led Conference USA with a 1.52 ERA Allowed just two home runs in 78.1 innings of work Opponents batted.199 against her which was good for second in C-USA Went 15.2 innings (four appearances) to start the season before allowing a run Started the season with a complete game shut-out against Florida Atlantic (February 10) Proceeded to have three more complete game shut-outs during the season against Sacred Heart, Buffalo and UCF From March 4 through April 5, spanning 27.1 innings and tallying six appearances, Swann allowed one run. Northumberland High School Four-year letterwinner... Four-time all-district player... Three-time all-region and all-state selection... Three-time region pitcher-of-the-year... Earned district pitcher-ofthe-year honors as a junior and senior... Led team to the state championship game in 2003 and a district title in Twotime Region A champion... Served as team captain... Coached by Debra Harrington... Four-year letterwinner on the volleyball team... Earned a varsity letter on the basketball team as a freshman and sophomore. Innings Pitched: 7.0 (five times, last vs. Towson 2/23/07); Strikeouts: 10 vs. Vermont 3/2/07 The Nip/Tuck cast Who is your favorite athlete? Brian Roberts If I did not play softball at ECU, I would: Be a Cheerleader! Chocolate or flowers? Chocolate Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans Dream date: Matthew McConaughey Not many people know this, but I: Have always wanted to be a catcher I am superstitious when I: Play softball and I don t change my bow until we lose would win? Me! When I graduate college, I want to be a: Millionaire What is really going on with my life? Favorite sports team: Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Orioles you like to portray you? Reese Witherspoon stranded on a deserted island? Chocolate chip cookies and my cell phone When we got stuck in the Houston airport for two days we never thought we were going to leave! Parents are Warren and Bonnie Swann... Has one younger brother, Blaine... Intended academic major is sport studies. Swann s CaREER STATS Year ERA W-L App GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA / / Total / E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l

9 Cristen Aona #17 Utility R/R 5-7- So. - Kapolei, Hawai i (Punahou) As A Freshman (2007) Started 54 of the 56 games she played Was one of four Pirates to record a perfect stolen base percentage (6-of-6) Was among the team leaders in games played (56) and games started (54) Played all 54 contests at third base, helping the Pirates to a record and tallying 81 assists, the second-most on the team Turned in three multi-hit games and four multi-rbi contests Enjoyed a four-game hitting streak in the Pirate Clash (Mar. 2-3) Slapped a careerhigh five RBI against Vermont (3/2/07). Punahou High School Coached by Kristl Okuhara Chinen Compiled a record of Team went 14-0 junior year Named all-state honorable mention two years All-state first base and Interscholastic League of Hawaii (ILH) junior year Second-team ILH shortstop Named team captain three years Received varsity letters in softball (4) and basketball (2) League champions in basketball in 2005 and 2006 State champions in Runs: 2 (twice, last at UNC Wilmington 4/17/07); Hits: 2 (twice, last at UNC Wilmington 4/17/07); RBI: 5 vs. Vermont (3/2/07); Stolen Bases: 1 (six times, last at Southern Miss 5/5/07) Intended major is undecided Has a twin Michael Jordan Dream date: Imua Garza singing to me would win? I don t know not Kaui When I graduate college, I want to be a: MLB player s wife or rich I once met: Michelle Wie Dakine I wish I: Had one of those easy buttons, like the Staples commercials Favorite sports team: My pony league baseball team Makakilo Angels stranded on a deserted island? poi and shoyu On my recruiting trip when we had the pig pickins, yeehaw! brother (Christian Bucky Aona) Bucky was Hawaii s player-of-the-year in baseball, and plays at Southern Utah on scholarship Daughter of Chris and Debbie Aona Received President s Award and Most Inspirational Player. Aona s CaREER STATS Total E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l 25

10 Toni Paisley #19 Pitcher/Utility R/R 5-7 So. Lakewood, Calif. (Lakewood) As A Freshman (2007) Garnered a multitude of honors, including C-USA Freshman-of-the-Year, C-USA All-Freshman Team, C-USA Second Team, C-USA All-Tournament Team and NCCSIA All-State accolades Named C-USA Pitcher-of-the- Week on April 23 Threw a perfect game against Binghamton in a 10-0 victory (3/3/07), the only perfect game in C-USA in 2007 Followed up her perfect game with a no-hitter in game two of a doubleheader sweep against UNC Greensboro (3/22/07) Ranked nationally in ERA (45th/1.57), strikeouts per seven innings (57th/7.7) and victories (46th/21.0) Threw a career-high 15 strikeouts against UNC Wilmington (4/17/07), the fourth-highest total for a single game in C-USA Led the Pirate pitching staff in ERA, opposing batting average (.192), wins, innings pitched (191.1), strikeouts (211) and appearances (34) Ranked among the conference leaders in fewest runs allowed (2nd/46), ERA (4th), opposing batting average (4th), innings pitched (5th), strikeouts (5th) and wins (4th) Led all C-USA freshman pitchers in every category except for opposing batting average, in which she ranked second Posted 10 shutouts on the year, the ninth-most in program history Compiled a record of 21-5 for a winning percentage of.808, the third-highest single season mark in school history and gives her the career program lead Her 211 strikeouts are good for the fifthmost in a single season and are currently the ninth-highest career total 1.57 ERA is the fourthbest career mark. High School Received four varsity letters Named team captain Played for Coach Andy Miromontes. Innings Pitched: 12 at UCF 5/12/07; Strikeouts: 15 at UNC Wilmington 4/17/07 Intended major is social work Received merit scholars award for two years Daughter of Robin and Mike Paisley Has one brother (Michael). Paisley s CaREER STATS Marilyn Monroe Who is your favorite athlete? Barry Bonds If I did not play softball at ECU, I would: Be on the swim team Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans Dream date: Somewhere in Spain Not many people know this, but I: Used to sleep-walk and maybe still do would win? The Hawaiians When I graduate college, I want to be: An adoption counselor I once met: Andre 3000 and his friends I wish I: Was just a little taller you like to portray you? Drew Barrymore When I had an issue with the bathroom! Year ERA W-L App GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA / Total / E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l

11 Christina Merrida #7 Outfield L/R So. Woodland, Calif. (Pioneer) As A Freshman (2007) Played in 53 contests in the outfield with 39 starts Tallied a career-high three hits in four at bats at UNC Wilmington (4/17/07) Drove in a career-best two runs at Coastal Carolina (3/13/07) Established herself as the Pirates starter in center field, playing 38 contests there Turned in two multiple-hit games as well as one multiple-rbi effort East Carolina was 3-0 when she batted in the leadoff spot Pirates compiled a mark with she hit ninth Produced a sixgame hitting streak which was the secondlongest on the squad. High School Coached by her mother Linda Merrida Team had a record of over four years Named MVP of team for two years Had a batting average of.497 as a junior and.576 as a senior 2003 Delta League Champions 2004 JV champions (new school only had a JV team) 2005 GEL champions 2006 Gel Champions and section champions Earned varsity letters in softball (3) and volleyball (1) Named team captain of softball. Runs: 1 (16 times, last vs. Houston 4/28/07); Hits: 3 at UNC Wilmington (4/17/07); RBI: 2 at Coastal Carolina (3/13/07); Stolen Bases: 1 (seven times, last vs. Houston 4/29/07) Kobe Bryant, Chris Brown Who is your favorite athlete? Jenny Finch Chocolate or flowers? Both, chocolate first then flowers Favorite sports movie: Hardball Dream date: Going to a Mexican buffet Not many people know this, but I: Hate cold cheese I am superstitious when I: Before every big tournament I get my eyebrows and toes done When I graduate college, I want to be a: Kindergarten teacher in NYC I once met: Ace from American Idol at my hotel I wish I: was a little taller and looked older Favorite sports team: San Francisco Giants you like to portray you? Halle Berry stranded on a deserted island? My cell phone I fell in the mud while eating sunflower seeds Intended major at ECU is undecided Daughter of Bryan and Linda Merrida Played for her father on the All-American Sports Academy travel team. Merrida s CaREER STATS Total E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l 27

12 Tiffany Shaw #12 Utility R/R So. Bethel, N.C. (North Pitt) As A Freshman (2007) Saw action in 22 games, starting three (two at catcher and one in right field) Pirates were 3-0 in her starts Plated a career-high two runs at UNC Wilmington (4/17/07) Made four plate appearances against Gardner- Webb at the Carolina Classic Tallied a career-high eight putouts twice, first at Coastal Carolina (3/13/07) and then at UNC Wilmington (4/17/07) Compiled a fielding percentage. North Pitt High School Team had a record of Received defensive player-of-the-year for her team three consecutive seasons Senior year was named offensive player-of-the-year for her team Named all-conference four times Won conference and state championship Division 2A East All-State Player-of-the-Year Named Daily Reflector Hitter-of-the-Year Was named a team captain coached by Chris Miles Earned varsity letters in softball (4), volleyball (4) and basketball (4). Runs: 2 at UNC Wilmington 4/17/07; Hits: 1 (four times, last at UNC Wilmington 4/17/07); RBI: 1 at UNC Wilmington (4/17/07); Stolen Bases: 1 (twice, last vs. Vermont 3/2/07) Academic major is undecided Daughter of Tracy and Jackie Shaw Has two sisters (Amanda and Brandi) and one brother (Jeremy). Vin Diesel Who is your favorite athlete? Chipper Jones If I did not play softball at ECU, I would play: Softball somewhere else Chocolate or flowers? Flowers Favorite sports movie: Love and Basketball Dream date: Vin Diesel Not many people know this, but I: Am very tender-hearted would win? Cristen Aona When I graduate college, I want to be a: trainer I once met: Neal McCoy All About Me! I wish I: Could fly Favorite sports team: Atlanta Braves you like to portray you? Amanda Bynes stranded on a deserted island? My cell phone Shaw s CaREER STATS Total E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l

13 Charina Sumner #14 Utility L/R 5-6 So. Kailua, Hawai i (Kamehameha) As A Freshman (2007) Named to the Conference USA Second Team, All-Freshman Team and All-Tournament Team Ranked fourth nationally with.15 triples per game Was the only Pirate to play and start all 60 games Scored the winning run in ECU s win against Memphis in the C-USA Tournament after leading off the 10th inning with a triple Led the team in runs (47), hits (63), triples (9), stolen bases (17), plate appearances (224), at bats (200), starts and games played Ranked among the conference leaders in triples (first), runs (third), plate appearances (T-fourth), stolen bases (fifth), at bats (fifth), steal attempts (fifth), hits (T-seventh) and total bases (eighth) Finished second on the squad in batting average (.315), RBI (27) and total bases, tied for third in home runs (6) and fourth in slugging percentage (.505), on base percentage (.370), walks drawn (15) and sac bunts (5) Produced team single-game highs for runs (three vs. St. John s and at Southern Miss), hits (four at UNC Wilmington) and stolen bases (two vs. Long Island and Appalachian State) Turned in a team-high 18 multi-hit games and a second-best eight multiple RBI contests Played most of her games in right field as the Pirates compiled a record in those 36 contests Batted leadoff for 40 games Tied Paige Baggett for the longest hitting streak on the team (eight games). High School Team had a record of batting average junior year First-team all-interscholastic league of Honolulu (ILH) as an outfielder Named second-team all-state outfielder Coached by Ty Sing Chow Senior year had a batting average of.371 First-team all-ilh as a second baseman Second-team allstate as a second baseman Was a captain senior year Received varsity letters in softball (4), cross country (3) and track and field (3). Runs: 3 (twice, last at Southern Miss 5/5/07); Hits: 4 at UNC Wilmington 4/17/07; RBI: 3 (three times, last at Southern Miss 5/5/07); Stolen Bases: 2 (twice, last vs. Appalachian State 2/23/07) James Franco Who is your favorite athlete? Alex Rodriguez If I did not play softball at ECU, I would play: Track and field (pole vaulting) Chocolate or flowers? Chocolate Favorite sports movie: Coach Carter Dream date: Paul Walker Not many people know this, but I: Had braces two times When I graduate college, I want to be a: Teacher I once met: the USA softball team O Charina Ko u Inoa (My Name is Charina) I wish I: Had one million more wishes Favorite sports team: New York Yankees you like to portray you? Jessica Biel stranded on a deserted island? ice cream I went to Kaho olawe Intended major is nursing Daughter of Donna Okita and Charles Sumner Has one brother (Kale). Sumner s CaREER STATS Total E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l 29

14 Kaui Tom # 4 Utility R/R So. Kailua, Hawai i - (Kamehameha) As A Freshman (2007) Named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team Among the conference leaders in runs scored (5th/38), sac bunts (t-5th/13), stolen bases (8th/12) and walks drawn (9th/25) Had a perfect stolen base percentage (12-for-12/1.000) Led the Pirates in walks drawn and sac bunts, was second in runs scored and stolen bases, third in assists (55), tied for third in home runs (6) and fifth in on base percentage (.369) and at bats (142) Tallied nine multiple-hit games and five multiple-rbi contests Produced a sixgame hitting streak from Apr Batted both leadoff and in the second spot, where the squad had a combined record of Was solid at shortstop as she turned six double plays. High School Team had a record of 68-5 All-ILH rightfield All-state rightfield Honorable mention as a shortstop junior year Received all-ilh shortstop and all-state shortstop senior year Coached by Ty Sing Chow Received four varsity letters in softball ILH champions freshman, sophomores and senior year Second-place in states freshman year and third-place in states sophomore year Fifth-place in states senior year. Intended major is pre-health Has two siblings (Lia and Micah) Daughter of Kathy and Elia Tom. Channing Tatum Who is your favorite athlete? Derek Jeter If I did not play softball at ECU, I would play: Basketball Chocolate or flowers? Chocolate with caramel Favorite sports movie: Coach Carter Dream date: Channing Tatum Not many people know this, but I: Gave myself a black eye with my own bat When I graduate college, I want to be a: Pediatrician Ka Mo olelo o Kau I (The Story of Kaui) I wish I: Could go on a cruise around the world you like to portray you? Jessica Alba stranded on a deserted island? Sushi and Poi I got to play against the USA softball team Tom s CaREER STATS Total E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l

15 Jillian Gallagher #22 Outfield/First Base L/L 5-9 Fr. Buchanan, N.Y. (Hendrick Hudson) High School Led her team to a 23-2 record her senior season, including league, section and regional titles as well as a fourth-place finish in the state tournament Was Hendrick Hudson s Rookie-ofthe-Year her freshman season Garnered three All-League, three All-Section and two All-State honors Put up stellar numbers her senior campaign, producing a batting average of.498, on base percentage of.526 and a slugging percentage of.689 Earned eight varsity letters, four in softball and four as a center forward on the field hockey team. Intended major is science education Daughter of Henry Gallagher and Lorena Cloke. Will Farrell Who is your favorite athlete? Jose Reyes If I did not play softball at ECU, I would: Go to school in Colorado Chocolate or Flowers? Chocolate Favorite sports movie? A League of Their Own Dream Date: Matthew Mcconaughey When I graduate, I want to be: A teacher of some sort I once met: Jennie Finch I wish I: Could speak five languages Favorite sports team: New York Mets stranded on a desert island? The Internet Years from now, I will always remember the time I: First experienced a Chipotle burrito Britt Howell #21 Pitcher/Utility L/L 5-3 Fr. Concrete, Wash. (Concrete) High School Led Concrete High to an record, including the 2B classification state championship Holds the prep record for strikeouts in the state of Washington with 1,128 Excelled both in pitching and hitting, compiling a batting average of.525, driving in 116 runs, hitting 10 home runs, producing an ERA of 0.59, throwing 18 no hitters and four perfect games Garnered state MVP honors her senior season Was named the Skagit Valley Herald softball Player-of-the-Year three consecutive seasons Earned MVP of the Northwest 2B League her sophomore, junior and senior years First-Team All-League, First-Team All- Area and Second-Team All-State her freshman season First-Team All-State her last three seasons at Concrete Led the Lions to the 2004 Tri-District title, 2005, 2006 and 2007 League and Tri-District championships Named team captain Earned four varsity letters in softball, three in soccer as a center midfielder and one in volleyball as a setter. Intended major is business management God If I did not play softball at ECU, I would: Be going to school at home in Washington Chocolate or Flowers? Both! Dark chocolate and lilies Favorite sports movie? The Sandlot Dream Date: Chris Brown at a red carpet event and after-party I am superstitious when: I knock on wood When I graduate, I want to be: Something that had to do with sports I once met: Jennie Finch It s Me Baby, Me I wish I: Was a millionaire Favorite sports team: Seattle Seahawks you like to portray you? Drew Barrymore Daughter of Kelly and Brooke Howell Was the valedictorian of her senior class while earning National Honors Society status E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l 31

16 Sissy Jimenez #18 Infield L/R 5-7 Fr. Oakdale, Calif. (Oakdale) High School Was a four-year starter for Oakdale High School under the direction of head coach Larry Loger Led the Mustangs to three Valley Oak League titles and two sectional crowns Was an honorable mention selection in the Valley Oak League in 2004 In 2005, named to the Modesto Bee All- District Second Team, West/Tracy High School All-Tournament Team and was a member of the Nike Softball Camp Instructors Cadre in Reno, Nev. Garnered a multitude of honors her junior and senior campaigns, including being named the two-time VOL Offensive Player-ofthe-Year, earning First-Team All-VOL honors both years, named Modesto Bee First-Team All-District each season and Cal-Hi Sports First- Team All-State both campaigns Selected for the Sac Joaquin Senior All-Star Game Earned travel ball experience with the 10-U Valley Magic, 12-U Hughson Hurricanes, 12, 14 and 18-U California Grapettes and All American Sports Academy Gold. Intended major is physical therapy Daughter of Jaime and Cheryl Jimenez Was a member of the Renaissance Gold Honor Roll and the Renaissance Platinum Honor Roll in 2007 Volunteered for the Oak Valley Youth Softball Association Clinics and the MS Wave of Hope. Suzanne Riggs #11 Outfield R/R 5-9 Fr. Greenville, N.C. (D.H. Conley) High School Led the Vikings to an record and an appearance in the A state championship series Was a four-time All-Coastal Conference and All- County player Named the 2007 D.H. Conley Female Athlete-of-the Year Earned numerous honors following her senior season, including 3A District Player-of-the-Year, NCHSAA 3A East Regional Player-of-the-Year and All-Country Hitter-of-the-Year with a.440 batting average Also a strong arm on the Viking pitching staff, she compiled a 0.45 ERA with 293 strikeouts Also earned varsity letters in volleyball and basketball Was a member of the two-time Pitt County Girls Softball Association World Series champions ( ) while also receiving MVP honors in 2002 and Southeast Regional accolades in 2003 Competed on the 2007 United States 18-U National Select Team in Amsterdam Earned travel ball experience with the North Carolina Flames in Johnny Depp Who is your favorite athlete? Derek Jeter If I did not play softball at ECU, I would: Play basketball Chocolate or Flowers? Flowers Favorite sports movie? A League of Their Own Dream Date: Johnny Knoxville When I graduate, I want to be: Successful I once met: Michael Jordan I wish I: Could fly Favorite sports team: Boston Red Sox stranded on a desert island? Music Intended major is business administration Daughter of Jeff and Kathy Riggs Has one brother (Kevin) Member of the D.H. Conley Honor Roll and Principal s List Was a D.H. Conley Scholar-Athlete Earned a spot in the Art Honors Society E a s t C a r o l i n a S o f t b a l l