University of Utah History/Records Hogue At A Glance Personal Hometown: Sandy, Utah College: Utah (1994) Bachelor s degree: Sociology Master s degree: Social Work (1996) Coaching Experience University of Utah Head Coach: 2007-present Salt Lake Community College Head Coach: 1999-2004 University of Utah Assistant Coach: 1996-99 Alta High School Assistant Coach: 1994-96 University of Utah Graduate Assistant Coach: 1994-95 Career Highlights Led SLCC to a sixth-place finish at the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in 2004 and two SWAC titles (2000, 2003). Coached nine All-Americans and 36 all-region players at SLCC. 2003 SWAC Coach of the Year. Earned All-America honors as a player at Utah, leading the Utes to two World Series appearances. Amy Hogue Head Coach Third Season After leading the University of Utah softball team to new heights as a player, Amy Hogue now leads the Utes in her third season as head coach. The fifth coach in program history, Hogue compiled a 50-58 record in her first two seasons at Utah and sports a 247-140 after seven seasons as a head coach during her career. Under Hogue s guidance, Diana Phillips earned an NFCA First-Team All-Region award in 2008 and four different Utes have been name to the All-Mountain West Conference teams. Hogue played for the Utes from 1991-94 and earned second team All-America honors as a senior. In garnering All-America accolades, she hit.455, had 101 hits, 222 at bats and 55 runs scored. All of those numbers still stand as the school s top marks for a single season. Hogue also holds season records for triples (7) and runs scored (55). She led both the 1991 and 1994 squads to the College World Series. Hogue built and mentored Salt Lake Community College s softball team from 1999-2004, instantly creating a successful program. She went 197-82 (.706) in her time with the Bruins. The pinnacle of her tenure with the Bruins came in 2004. SLCC was the regional champion that season and placed sixth at the NJCAA Division I National Tournament. In 2000, the Bruins inaugural campaign, they won the Scenic West Athletic Conference title and repeated as champions again in 2003. At SLCC, Hogue coached 36 all-region players (22 first-teamers, 14 second-team nods), and coached nine All-America standouts. In addition to the players success, Hogue was named the SWAC Coach of the Year for her efforts in 2003. With the Bruins, Hogue coached 36 all-region players (22 first-teamers, 14 second-team nods), and coached nine All-America standouts. In addition to the players success, Hogue was named the SWAC Coach of the Year for her efforts in 2003. Coaching Staff Prior to moving to SLCC, Hogue was an assistant coach at Utah from 1996-99 where she was involved in all facets of running the program. Hogue got her start in coaching as Utah s graduate assistant coach from 1994-95. From there she went to Alta High School as an assistant coach from 1994-96. Since 1995, Hogue has coached an accelerated travel team. Currently called The Sting, she has guided her club squad to a.725 winning percentage. In the last two seasons, The Sting has racked up 137 wins. Her playing career at Utah was equally as impressive. As a player, she helped the Utes win two conference titles, two conference tournaments and two regional titles in making two Women s College World Series appearances. She captained the 1994 squad that tallied a schoolrecord 51 wins. In addition to the team s success, Hogue was Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year, first team all-region and second team All-America in 1994. She was a threetime All-WAC player and was the team MVP in 1994. Hogue s name appears throughout the record book at Utah. In Utah s career record book, she still ranks third in at bats (703) and stolen bases (72), fourth in hits (239), and fifth in both hitting (.340) and runs (125). Her 101 hits in a season was one of the longest-standing marks in the NCAA, and she still holds the NCAA record for at bats in a game (14). The Utah standout briefly played professional softball. After college, she toured with the WPF Storm and was later drafted and signed to play with Durham Dragons. Hogue graduated from Utah in 1994 with a sociology degree and earned a Masters from Utah in social work in 1996. Brennan, Tessa, Sean and Kai. 4 Head Coach Amy Hogue The former Amy Timmel is a Sandy, Utah, native and is married to Sean Hogue. They have three children, Brennan (9), Kai (7) and Tessa (4).
Coaching Staff Adrian Gregory- Mendoza Assistant Coach Third Season Cody Thomson Assistant Coach First Season Adrian Gregory-Mendoza returns for her third season as assistant coach at the University of Utah. She came to Utah from the New England Riptide of the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) League. Gregory-Mendoza spent one year coaching with the Riptide after playing for two years as the starting shortstop with the NPF s Texas Thunder. She was drafted by the Thunder in 2005. A Livingston, Texas, native, Gregory-Mendoza began her coaching career as a student assistant for Texas A&M in 2006 while also playing with the Thunder. The Aggies went 34-19 that year and reached the NCAA Regional. Gregory-Mendoza coached and played at Texas A&M under former Utah head coach Jo Evans. She was a four-year starter for the Aggies, playing shortstop, second base and outfield. She had a career batting average of.284 with 197 hits, 29 home runs and 37 stolen bases and served as a team captain as a junior and senior. She led the Aggies to a Big XII Conference regular-season title and an NCAA Super Regional appearance as a senior. She was also named to the ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-District VI Second Team. During her junior season, she was a first-team All-Big XII selection and was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Region team. The former Adrian Gregory married Rich Mendoza last August. Support Staff Steve Pyne Director of Events Kim Free Asst. Dir. of Marketing Cody Thomson enters his first season as a full-time assistant on the Ute coaching staff. A former USA Softball Men s National Team pitcher, Thomson has worked with the Utah softball team on numerous occasions, bringing a wealth of experience to the coaching staff. Thomson will work primarily with the Ute pitchers. Thomson has played for the national team since 2004. This past summer, he helped the national team finish second at the ISF Men s World Cup in Prague, posting a 2-0 record from the circle with 18 strikeouts. Thomson has played for the local Larry Miller team for the last 10 years. Most recently, he was named Best Pitcher at the NAFA World Series in 2006. A four-time ASA All-American, Thomson helped the Salt Lake Miners finish second at the ASA Men s 23-under National Championship twice. Thomson began his coaching career at his alma mater, Copper Hills High School, in 1996, and served as an assistant at Southern Utah University in 1998. Thomson is married to the former Amanda Tuft and has three children: Mikaela, Chase and Cayden. Amy Cowley Athletic Trainer Greg Argust Strength Coach University of Utah History/Records Lucas Moosman Director of Academic Advising Andrea Hoffman Volunteer Assistant Coach Eric Evans Team Manager Staci Hemingway Team Manager www.utahutes.com Assistant Coaches/Support Staff 5
University of Utah History/Records Kara Foster #12 Sr. OF R/R 5-11 Derby, Kan. Derby H.S. Foster Notes: Already owns Utah school record with 53 career home runs... moved to center field during 2009 season, her natural position, after starting at first base in 2007 and 2008... smart and fast athlete. 2009: Earned second career All-Mountain West Conference selection after hitting a league-high 18 home runs this season and ranking second in the league with a.756 slugging percentage and total bases (124), third in runs scored (42), fourth in RBI (41), sixth in hits (56), tied for sixth in doubles (12) led team with a.341 batting average, 56 hits, 14 walks, and a.401 on-base percentage also hit 12 doubles and a triple stole a team-high eight bases on 11 attempts had a.934 fielding percentage with 67 putouts and four assists named MWC Player of the Week for third time in career after going 6-for-11 with six RBI and two home runs in four games against Colorado State and New Mexico (5/7-5/9) her 18th home run of the season, 53rd of her career, was a grand slam that gave Utah a 4-0 lead against New Mexico (5/8) tied season high four times with three hits four different games went 3-for-4 with four RBI against Loyola Marymount (2/6) also went 3-for-4 against Utah Valley (2/8), New Mexico (4/2) and in the second game of a doubleheader at Utah Valley (4/21) posted 11 multiple-rbi performances also drove in four runs two more times, against Kent State (3/8) and New Mexico (5/8) had three RBI at New Mexico (4/2) had a seasonhigh six-game hit streak from April 21 to May 2 ended season on four-game hit streak, her third such streak of the season. 2008: All-MWC selection among the top 10 in the MWC in six different major offensive categories: second in slugging percentage with a school-record.781 mark, tied for second in home runs (18), fourth in total bases (121), tied for sixth in walks (39), eighth in batting average (.342) and 10th in on-base percentage (.424) had 53 hits during the season, 30 of which were for extra bases hit a season-high two home runs in three at-bats against Notre Dame (2/15) recorded one hit in seven of the last eight games had five three-rbi games 4-for-4 with three RBI s and a home run in first game of doubleheader at Colorado State (4/3) hit 3-for-3 with three runs batted in and a run scored against San Diego (3/8) went 3-for-4 with two RBI s and two runs scored against Texas State (2/15) hit 3-for-5 while driving in three runs in first game of doubleheader against UNLV. 2007: Ranked 10th in the nation (second in the conference) with 17 home runs, starting in 51 games at first base hit.297 with a team-best.671 slugging percentage fourth in the MWC in slugging percentage also led the team and was second in the MWC in RBI (49) named MWC Player of the Week on March 5 after going 6-for-12 with two doubles, seven RBI and a home run that week went 4-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored against New Mexico State (3/2) went 2-for-2 with two home runs, six RBI vs. St. Mary s (4/1) was 2-for-3, driving in two and scoring a run vs. UNLV (5/12). High School/Travel Ball: Three-year letterwinner in softball... catcher in high school... two-time all-state as well as league MVP in 2006... all-league and allmetro... led Derby HS (Kan.) to three regional titles and to a fourth-place 6A finish in 2006... hit.500 with four home runs... also lettered in volleyball and basketball. Personal: Full name is Kara Elizabeth Foster... speech communication major... daughter of Tony and Betty Foster... born Dec. 24, 1987. Foster s Career Statistics Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FD% 2007.297 52 51 155 30 46 7 0 17 49 104.671 12 5 39 0.364 1 1 1-2 260 13 8.972 2008.342 54 54 155 35 53 10 2 18 39 121.781 16 6 45 0.424 0 2 6-8 350 17 8.979 2009.341 53 53 164 42 56 12 1 18 41 124.756 14 3 32 0.401 1 0 8-11 67 4 5.934 TOTAL.327 159 158 474 107 155 29 3 53 129 349.736 42 14 116 0.397 2 3 15-21 677 34 21.971 6 Kara Foster
2009: Appeared in 16 games, making seven starts third on the team with a.516 slugging percentage was fourth on the squad with a.290 batting average had season single-game high of three hits and drove in a run in first game of doubleheader at Southern Utah (4/22), including her first home run of the season and a triple put together a pair of three-game hit streaks, from April 7-16 and April 21-22 had first career triple at Utah Valley (4/21) scored one run in five different games drew two walks and stole a base in second game at Utah Valley (4/21). 2008: Appeared in 14 games reached base with a pair of walks in two of three appearances at the plate scored a run against Southern Utah and BYU stole a base against San Diego State (4/25). 2007: Played in 47 games and starting 42, sharing time at third base 20 hits with four doubles and three home runs five multiple-hit games.855 fielding percentage against St. Mary s, went 2-for-3 with a home run in the first game (3/31) with a 2-for-3 effort with four RBI, a double and a home run in the second game (4/1). High School/Travel Ball: Lettered in softball all four years... all-state in 2005-06... honorable mention all-state as a freshman and sophomore... three-time all-region (2004-06)... team captain as a senior... set school record for doubles in a season (12, 2006)... regional champions... team took third in the state in 2004 and 2005... took fifth in 2006... National Honor Society member. Personal: Full name is Tori Magen Medina... sociology major... daughter of Lonnie Medina and Debbie Medina... born Aug. 8, 1988. Tori Medina Sr. OF R/R 5-6 Taylorsville, Utah Taylorsville H.S. Medina Notes: Has played multiple positions during first three seasons at Utah will provide depth and compete for playing time in the outfield... may pinch hit as well... started 42 games at third base as a freshman in 2007. #9 Medina s Career Statistics Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FD% 2007.161 47 42 124 14 20 4 0 3 8 33.266 4 3 48 0.206 0 0 0-0 20 39 10.855 2008.000 14 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 2 0 0 0.667 0 0 1-1 0 0 0.000 2009.290 16 7 31 5 9 0 2 1 2 16.516 3 0 7 0.353 0 0 1-2 5 0 0 1.000 TOTAL.186 77 49 156 21 29 4 2 4 10 49.314 9 3 55 0.244 0 0 2-3 25 39 10.865 University of Utah History/Records www.utahutes.com Tori Medina 7
University of Utah History/Records 2009: Made eight starts in the circle and pitched 62 innings in 22 appearances in the circle in first season on Ute pitching staff went 3-8 on the season with a 4.97 ERA ranked 10th in the Mountain West Conference with 59 strikeouts and 18 struck out pitched two complete games threw a seven-inning complete game against Cal State Fullerton (2/14), allowing four runs on six hits while striking out nine allowed two runs in a complete-game victory at Utah State, striking out three and only allowing two walks. Prior to Utah: At Salt Lake Community College, named 2008 Betty Jo Graber Female Athlete of the Year, given to top female athlete in the NJCAA... received first-team All-American honors in 2008 and posted a 29-2 record with 309 strikeouts... helped SLCC win the Scenic West Conference title and a No. 12 ranking in the country... had a team-best 193 strikeouts with 19 wins in 2007... also led the team with 45 RBI s and three triples... batted.320 with 55 hits. High School/Travel Ball: Won three high school state championships at Tooele... Utah s Gatorade Softball Player of the Year in 2006... a three-time state MVP and four-time all-state player... played travel ball for the Utah Thunderbirds... Thunderbirds won the 18U state championship from 2006-07. Personal: Exercise and sport science major daughter of Brett and Cindy Palmer born May 17, 1988. Lindsey Palmer Sr. UTIL R/R 5-6 Stansbury Park, Utah #10 S.L.C.C. Palmer Notes: Will play either first base or outfield in second season at Utah... brings the kind of leadership expected from a senior... back pain would not allow her to continue pitching. Palmer s Career Statistics Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FD% 2009.000 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0-0 0 10 0 1.000 Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP SFA SHA BK 2009 4.97 3 8 22 8 3 1 1 0 62.0 78 54 44 36 59 12 2 12 314.307 7 15 0 3 6 8 Lindsey Palmer
Ashley Smuda Sr. P R/R 5-8 Scottsdale, Ariz. Temple #11 University Smuda Notes: Became No. 1 starter on the Utah pitching staff last season... All-MWC selection in 2008, her first season with the Utes... Utah s most consistent pitcher... worked during offseason to improve changeup and throw outside for called strikes. 2009: Allowed opponents to hit.270 last season, which ranked fifth among Mountain West Conference pitchers finished seventh in the MWC with 124.2 innings and 82 strikeouts was ninth in the conference with 20 batters struck out looking threw 12 complete games went 12-10 and finished 10th in the MWC with a 4.27 ERA pitched seven complete games won first six decisions named MWC Pitcher of the Week on Feb. 17 after earning three wins at the Louisville Slugger Classic... threw third career no-hitter in a 1-0 win over Boise State with four strikeouts and one walk (3/18) struck out seven and gave up five runs on six hits in complete-game win in season-opener against San Jose State (2/6) earned fifth consecutive win at start of season with complete-game shutout of Oregon State (2/14) for a 2-0 Utah win tossed complete-game shutout at Utah State (4/6), allowing five runs with six strikeouts. 2008: All-MWC selection went 18-13 ranked among the top five in the MWC in eight different categories led the MWC with 69 batters struck out looking... finished second in the conference with 218.1 innings pitched tied second place in the league with 35 starts ranked third in the MWC with 18 wins and 203 strikeouts ranked fifth in the MWC in ERA (2.76), innings pitched (218.1), and batting average (.217)... threw a pair of no-hitters against Southern Utah and UNLV led Utes to wins against then-no. 14 DePaul (3-2), then-no. 22 Texas (5-4), then-no. 19 San Diego State (2-1 in eight innings) and a one-hitter against then-no. 18 San Diego State (1-0)... named MWC Player of the Week twice, on April 15 and 29. Prior: Made a team-best 32 appearances while posting a 3.82 ERA and 9-11 record at Temple University... posted team-highs in starts (16), complete games (6), innings-pitched (115.1), strikeouts (92) and opponents batting average (.277)... made Temple pitching debut vs. MTSU (2/16)... captured first career win vs. North Florida (3/9)... struck out a career and season-high eight vs. La Salle (3/30). High School/Travel Ball: A three-year letterwinner and team MVP in 2005 and 2006... selected to all-star, all-state, all-arizona and allregion teams senior year... member of 2006 5A state semi-finalist team and 2005 quarter-finalist... named 2006 Scottsdale Tribune Player of the Year... all-region and first team all-state honoree in 2005... all-region in 2004 played travel ball with American Pastime. Personal: Full name is Ashley Lynn Smuda double-majoring in international studies and history daughter of Linda Schwank has two sisters, Ashley and Alyssa, and one brother, Austin born Sept. 7, 1988. Smuda s Career Statistics Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FD% 2008.000 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0-0 12 48 5.923 2009.000 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0-0 5 20 1.962 TOTAL.000 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0-0 17 68 6.934 University of Utah History/Records Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP SFA SHA BK 2008 2.76 18 13 43 35 19 3 3 1 218.1 177 110 86 106 203 19 3 27 963.217 15 19 1 3 21 2009 4.27 12 10 35 23 7 3 2 0 124.2 134 89 76 54 82 27 4 22 580.270 5 17 2 2 11 TOTAL 3.31 30 23 78 58 26 6 5 1 343.0 311 199 162 160 285 46 7 49 1543.237 20 36 3 5 32 www.utahutes.com Ashley Smuda 9
University of Utah History/Records Laura Dahlberg Jr. OF R/R 5-8 Peoria, Ariz. Cactus #44 H.S. Dahlberg Notes: Recovering from leg injury suffered early in 2009 season... may see time as pinch hitter... played multiple positions during first two seasons at Utah... moved to outfield after sharing time at third base in 2008. 2009: Sustained a leg injury early in the season had an RBI single in first and only at-bat of the season against Utah State (2/7) 2008-09 Mountain West Conference Scholar Athlete. 2008: Made 24 starts, mostly at third base, in 31 appearances went 2-for-4 with a run batted in and run scored against San Diego (3/14) had a season-high six fielding assists to go along with two putouts at Texas State (2/15) drove in one run against Texas Tech (2/16), Wisconsin (2/29) and Southern Utah (3/11) Academic All-MWC Team member. High School/Travel Ball: Led Cactus High School to the 2004 and 2006 state championship team was ranked No. 1 in the nation in 2006 and No. 2 in 2004 batted.469 as a senior with 14 doubles, three triples and four home runs an all-state and all-region player played travel ball with the Arizona Outlaws also played volleyball and golf. Personal: Full name is Laura Wellman Dahlberg nursing major parents are Marc and Peggy Dahlberg born April 21, 1989. Dahlberg s Career Statistics 2008.130 31 24 46 5 6 0 0 0 4 6.130 3 0 15 0.184 0 1 0-0 14 46 11.845 2009 1.000 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1.000 0 0 0 0 1.000 0 0 0-0 0 0 0.000 TOTAL.149 32 24 47 5 7 0 0 0 4 7.149 3 0 15 0.200 0 1 0-0 14 46 11.845 Jasey Jensen Jr. UTIL R/R 5-3 Layton, Utah S.L.C.C. Jensen Notes: Slated to be Utah s starting right fielder... primary backup at every infield spot, except first base... earned 30 starts during 2009, mostly at second base, in first season at Utah. #13 2009: Appeared in 38 games and made 30 starts, mainly at second base fielded eight double plays at second base, tied for eighth in the Mountain West Conference hit.234 posted a.949 fielding percentage put together a pair of three-game hit streaks, Feb. 7-13 and April 7-16 had at least one hit in 14 different games hit four home runs and three doubles hit first career home run, a three-run shot, against Utah Valley (2/8) hit two-run home run against New Mexico (5/9) had three multiple-hit games went 2-for-3 with an RBI in first game against Boise State (18) came up with two hits in three at-bats with one RBI at Utah State (4/7) 2008-09 Academic All-MWC Team. Prior to Utah: Played one season at SLCC... NFCA NJCAA Second Team All West Region selection... named to Easton Junior College All-American team helped the Bruins win the Scenic West Athletic Conference title SWAC All-Region 18 and All-Tournament team posted a conference and team-high.432 batting average with 46 runs batted in scored a conference and team-high 64 runs led the conference with 17 doubles had a.633 slugging percentage, which ranked second on the team hit three home runs, four triples had a.936 fielding percentage drew a team-high 26 walks and had a team-high 107 total bases. High School/Travel Ball: Named Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year as a senior at Layton HS... batted.381 with 32 hits, 24 RBIs and 31 runs scored... Layton had a 21-3 record her senior year, going undefeated (12-0) in the region... two-time allstate... two-time all-region... three-time all-area... two-time all-county... academic all-state and all-region... team captain... plays travel ball with the Utah Thunderbirds... Thunderbirds won the 18U state championship from 2006-07... also an allstate volleyball player. Personal: Full name is Jasey Luana Jensen exercise and sport science major parents are Kevin and Suzi Jensen brothers are Kolten and Bo Jensen... cousin of teammate Haylee Hoch. Jensen s Career Statistics 2009.234 38 30 77 8 18 3 0 4 10 33.429 3 2 13 1.277 1 0 0-1 51 42 5.949 10 Laura Dahlberg/Jasey Jensen
Brooke Olson Jr. C R/R 5-7 Bluffdale, Utah S.L.C.C. Olson Notes: Expected to be Utah s starting catcher... has been battling shoulder pain... started 35 games, mostly as designated player, in 2009 improved strength during offseason and was hitting for more power during fall practice. 2009: Finished second on the team with a.305 batting average and a.381 on-base percentage made 35 starts, mainly as the designated player, in first season at Utah came up with 32 hits in 105 at-bats stole three bases on five attempts had a.980 fielding percentage with 88 putouts and 11 assists posted seven multiple-hit games went 2-for-3 in debut against San Jose State (2/6) was 3-for-3 with two runs scored against Utah State (2/7) drove in first career run against Utah Valley (2/8) had three hits in five at-bats at Texas A&M and also scored a pair of runs (3/6) came up with a pair of hits in second game against Boise State (3/18) had two hits in four at-bats, scored a run, and drove in a run at Colorado State (4/3) registered three hits in five at-bats in pair of home games against BYU (4/10-11) drove in career-high two runs against UNLV (4/16) to go along with two hits and two runs scored one run in three of last five games. Prior to Utah: Started all 54 games behind the plate during one season at SLCC... NFCA NJCAA Second Team All West Region selection... Easton Junior College All-American Third Team selection helped the Bruins win the Scenic West Athletic Conference title first-team All-SWAC selection led the team with six home runs hit.369 and tied for the team high with 47 runs batted in posted a.613 slugging percentage. High School/Travel Ball: Four-time all-state at Riverton HS... four-time first-team all-region... played travel ball with Pegasus and the Utah Thunderbirds... Pegasus won the Western National championship and the 2008 state championship Thunderbirds won the 18U state championship in 2006 and 2007. Personal: Sociology major parents are Dee and Raelyn Olson born April 19, 1989. #7 Olson s Career Statistics 2009.305 47 38 105 23 32 1 0 2 5 39.371 4 9 28 0.381 0 2 3-5 88 11 2.980 University of Utah History/Records Laura Dahlberg Brooke Olson Jasey Jensen www.utahutes.com Brooke Olson 11
University of Utah History/Records Brittany Parker 2009: Appeared in the circle 18 times and made seven starts had a 5.52 ERA in 45.2 innings of work went 5.1 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits for a no-decision in a 4-3 win over UC Davis (2/15) also went 1-for-2 at the plate against UCD came up with a season-high six strikeouts in 4.1 innings at Texas A&M (3/7) struck out five and allowed one run on only one hit at Hawaii (3/11) earned first win of season in two perfect innings against St. John s (3/13), a 2-1 Utah win pitched 4.1 innings in start against Wisconsin (3/13), allowing one run on four hits had 36 appearances at the plate registered three hits hit an RBI triple against Kent State (3/6) came up with a hit in only plate appearance against BYU (4/11). 2008: Made 35 appearances in the circle, starting 18 went 10-14 with a 4.59 ERA threw six complete games, earning a 4-2 record in those contests pitched a complete game, allowing only one earned run, for a win against Wichita State (3/1) pitched five innings against Rhode Island for first collegiate win (2/8) recorded first collegiate save with two perfect innings pitched against Idaho State (2/9) pitched seven innings and allowed only two runs against Texas (3/2) earned victory with complete game against Cal-State Fullerton threw a complete game against Fresno State (3/20) allowed four runs on three hits in complete-game win against Utah State (3/26) gave up six hits and three runs in complete-game victory over New Mexico (4/5) Academic All-MWC selection. Jr. P R/R 5-9 Murray, Utah Murray H.S. Parker Notes: Poised to have a breakout season in 2010... had an injury early in 2009 but came back to appear in 18 games... recorded win in first career start... struck out 13 in complete game in 2008 against No. 22 Texas. #4 High School/Travel Ball: A four-time first-team all-state and all-region player at Murray High two-time 4A MVP Murray won state titles in 2005 and 2007 and was the runner-up in 2006 state tournament MVP in 2005 coached by mother Lisa Parker played travel ball for Utah Express also played volleyball, leading team to a state runner-up finish in 2007. Personal: Full name is Brittany Marie Parker parks, recreation and tourism major parents are Mark and Lisa Parker... born March 6, 1989. Parker s Career Statistics Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FD% 2008.115 12 10 26 2 3 1 0 0 0 4.154 3 0 12 0.207 0 0 0-0 3 44 4.922 2009.083 19 12 36 2 3 0 1 0 1 5.139 2 0 10 1.132 0 0 0-0 1 16 1.944 TOTAL.097 31 22 62 4 6 1 1 0 1 9.145 5 0 22 1.164 0 0 0-0 4 60 5.928 Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP SFA SHA 2008 4.59 10 14 35 20 9 0 2 2 135.2 160 114 89 99 136 24 3 17 685.283 24 7 1 11 2009 5.52 1 3 18 7 0 0 0 0 45.2 53 44 36 49 32 9 0 3 243.299 12 7 0 8 TOTAL 4.83 11 17 53 27 9 0 2 2 181.1 213 158 125 148 168 33 3 20 928.287 36 14 1 19 Hannah Clements So. OF L/R 5-2 Poway, Calif. Poway H.S. Clements Notes: Started in left field in 2009, her first season at Utah... made big offensive adjustments this fall... a triple threat at the plate... can knock the ball out of the park, lay down a bunt, or slap for a base hit on any given pitch. #5 2009: Played in 46 games, making 36 starts, mainly in left field hit.253 with 22 hits in 87 at-bats connected for three home runs stole three bases in five attempts drew 11 walks tied five others in the Mountain West Conference with a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage totaled 32 putouts had a season-high three hits with a pair of runs scored in first home game against Colorado State (5/7) went 2-for-3 in second game against Boise State (3/18), 12 Brittany Parker/Hannah Clements
including first career home run as well as an RBI and run scored was 2-for-3 at the plate with three RBI and two runs scored in second game at Utah State (4/7) hit a three-run double and scored a run at UNLV (5/2) 2008-09 Academic All-Mountain West Conference selection 2008-09 MWC Scholar Athlete. High School/Travel Ball: An outfield and infield player at Poway High School... played travel ball with the SoCal Breakers... led team in batting average in 2007... Breakers finished 13th at ASA Gold Nationals in 2007... also ran cross country at Poway... an honor roll student... National Honor Society... won the Scholastic Excellence Award. Personal: Full name is Hannah Jane Clements major is undeclared parents are John and Jane Clements member of Utah s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)... born October 28, 1990. Clements Career Statistics 2009.253 46 37 87 19 22 2 1 3 10 35.402 11 4 20 0.363 0 2 3-5 32 0 0 1.000 Joni Cook So. P R/R 5-8 Eagle, Idaho Eagle H.S. #2 Utah... made mechanical changes this offseason and is no longer Cook Notes: Earned a starting position on the pitching staff in first season at pitching with shoulder pain... pitches have great movement. 2009: Finished 10th in the Mountain West Conference in opponent batting average (.304) and innings pitched (110.0) ranked second on the team with a 4.90 ERA had a 6-10 record made 15 starts in 28 appearances pitched four complete games had first career complete game against eventual national champion Washington (2/8), allowing three earned runs and five hits while striking out six allowed only two runs on five hits in seven innings against North Dakota State (2/21) picked up first career win in complete game against Santa Clara (2/27), not allowing an earned run on three hits pitched career-high 8.1 innings against UC Davis the following day (2/28) and allowed only one run on four hits while striking out three allowed six runs on eight hits in six innings at Arizona (2/22) pitched 12.1 innings in two starts during final weekend against New Mexico allowed one run on three hits while striking out four in the first game of the series against the Lobos (5/8) and then went 6.1 innings the following day (5/9) while allowing three runs on six hits. High School/Travel Ball: Southern Idaho Conference Player of the Year with Eagle HS in 2006... three-time first-team all-state... had a.028 ERA with 428 strikeouts with only 12 walks in 2007... also batted.480 last season... Eagle is a consistent state title contender... all-academic team... plays travel ball with Washington Ladyhawks Gold... had a 0.35 ERA in 2007 fall ball... led the Ladyhawks to a seventh-place finish at Gold Nationals in 2007 and a 13th-place finish in 2006. Personal: Full name is Joni Michelle Cook... major is undeclared parents are Daniel and Robyn Cook sister Randi pitched at Oklahoma State brother is Jon Cook-Armery... born February 10, 1990. Cook s Career Statistics 2009.000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0-0 4 25 1.967 University of Utah History/Records 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 2009 4.90 6 10 28 15 4 0 1 0 110.0 140 89 77 36 49 20 5 9 520.304 12 12 1 3 9 www.utahutes.com Joni Cook 13
University of Utah History/Records Holm Notes: Veteran of the infield... started all 53 games at third base as a freshman improved strength and speed during offseason. Haylee Hoch So. UTIL R/R 5-9 Roy, Utah Fremont H.S. Hoch Notes: Will be Utah s quintessential utility player, could play catcher, first base or outfield for the Utes... will hopefully develop into Utah s next great power hitter... made nine starts for Utah in 2009, mostly at designated player, in first season with the program. 2009: Started nine games and made 25 appearances posted a.944 fielding percentage came up with first career RBI with a single in second game of doubleheader at Utah Valley (4/21) had first career extra-base hit against North Dakota State (2/21) went 1-for-4, scored a run and stole a base at Utah State (4/7) scored a run and had a sacrifice against Kent State (3/8) scored a run at Colorado State (5/7) drew five walks. High School/Travel Ball: All-time Utah high school leader in career home runs (21)... two-time all-state and all-region player at Fremont HS... three-time all-area... led team in home runs the past three seasons, with a season-best of nine... also led Fremont in RBIs two years... won state championship as a freshman in 2005... played travel ball with the SoCal Mirage. Personal: Full name is Haylee Hannah Hoch... majoring in excercise and sport science parents are Dave and Jan Hoch sister of former Utah assistant Tracee Withers and cousin of teammate Jasey Jensen born October 3, 1989. 2009: Started all 53 games at third base in first season with the Utes tied for fourth in the Mountain West Conference with 10 home runs was fourth in the MWC with 113 putouts, most from third base finished ninth in the conference with 86 total bases second on the team with a.518 slugging percentage hit one triple and six doubles put together a season-high nine-game hit streak from Mar. 13 to April 7 had 14 multiple-hit games connected for a pair of home runs while going 2-for-3 against Utah State (2/7) drove in a careerhigh four runs while going 2-for-3 with a run scored against Portland State (2/13) tied career high of three hits with three different 3-for-4 efforts hit a home run, scored a run and had three RBI at Texas A&M (3/7) was 3-for-4 at Colorado State (4/3) went 3-for-4 at Utah State (4/7) with a home run, double and an RBI while scoring a pair of runs swiped first career base against Memphis (3/11) hit first career triple at Utah State (4/7). High School/Travel Ball: Helped lead Spanish Fork High School to the 2006 state championship and runner-up finishes in 2005 and 2007 lettered all four years also was an outside hitter for the volleyball team played travel ball with Devastation. #15 Hoch s Career Statistics 2009.094 25 9 32 3 3 1 0 0 1 4.125 5 0 7 0.216 0 1 1-1 4 0 0 1.000 Whitney Holm So. INF R/R 5-8 Spanish Fork, Utah Spanish Fork H.S. #3 Personal: Full name is Whitney Lynn Holm major is undeclared parents are Duane and Mary Holm born December 4, 1989. Holm s Career Statistics 2009.287 53 53 164 16 47 6 1 10 29 85.518 8 0 27 4.318 1 0 1-1 53 113 11.938 14 Haylee Hoch/Whitney Holm
Tia Palauni So. INF R/R 5-9 Taylorsville, Utah Taylorsville H.S. Palauni Notes: Expected to start at second base in 2010... started 26 of last 32 games last season, her first with the Utes has great size, speed and strength... versatile athlete. 2009: Started 26 of last 32 games appeared in 39 games had four extra-base hits: one double, one triple and two home runs hit a three-run home run, the first of her career, at Utah State (4/7) recorded first career multiple-hit game against Oregon (3/1), going 2-for-3 came up with second home run, a solo shot, at UNLV (5/1) drove in first career run and was credited with a sacrifice against Utah Valley (2/8)... scored runs in six consecutive games from April 21 to May 7 stole four bases without being caught drew 11 walks. High School/Travel Ball: Helped lead Taylorsville High School to the 2007 state title as the starting shortstop... all-region and all-state selection... team MVP... led Taylorsville with nine doubles, 18 walks and.574 on base percentage in 2006... also an all-state basketball player at Taylorsville... played travel ball with Bad to the Bone. Personal: Full name is Tiare Amanda Palauni majoring in sociology parents are Cristina and Sione Palauni born April 7, 1990. Bowles Notes: Outfielder and left-handed slap hitter will bring much-needed speed and versatility to offensive lineup... plays the game with respect and a level of excitement that will hopefully become contagious has worked since her freshman year in high school to hit left-handed. #18 Palauni s Career Statistics 2009.152 39 26 66 11 10 1 1 2 7 19.288 11 0 19 0.269 1 3 4-4 47 16 2.969 Sandi Bowles Fr. OF L/R 5-6 Riverton, Utah Riverton H.S. High School/Travel Ball: Helped the Utah Pegasus Traveling team win the state title and place fifth at the U18 nationals while losing only four games last summer... consistently hit over.450 during club career... lettered all years at Riverton High School... hit over.450 during her senor year and had seven assists from right field hit.495 with 49 hits and put together a 25-game hit streak during junior season... played right field and threw out seven runners at first base... two-time first-team all-state and first-team all-region selection named to senior all-star team earned Deseret News Athlete of the Week helped Riverton finish third in state as a junior... during her sophomore year, hit.457 with 34 hits and was a second-team all-region selection while helping Riverton finish fourth in state... stole 12 bases during freshman season honor roll student at Riverton High School who maintained a 3.8 GPA while taking Honors and AP classes. #6 University of Utah History/Records Personal: Major is undeclared parents are Bruce and Claudia Bowles born May 22, 1991. www.utahutes.com Tia Palauni/Sandi Bowles 15
University of Utah History/Records Alyssa Garcia Garcia Notes: Talented catcher with a very lively arm will also work at first base... has an extraordinary amount of raw talent... a good fit for Utah in a number of ways: a talented athlete and a great student who aspires to be a doctor. Fr. C/1B R/R 5-6 Houston, Texas MacArthur #00 H.S. High School/Travel Ball: Member of the MacArthur High School varsity softball team for four years... sustained ACL and meniscus injury during senior season named Newcomer of the Year during freshman season... First-Team All District catcher during sophomore and junior years... was a catcher/utility player for the Texas Impact Gold Traveling Team... member of HOSA, National Technical Honors Society, and National Honors Society... volunteers at community centers and schools to help students and community members graduated in the top five percent of her class. Personal: Full name is Alyssa Nicole Garcia major is undeclared parents are Chris Rueda and Elaine Rueda born March 13, 1991. Kelsi Hoopiiaina Fr. IF R/R 5-8 Riverton, Utah Riverton #24 H.S. Hoopiiaina Notes: Tabbed the starting shortstop during fall practice can help in several different areas with her pure athleticism can play anywhere on the field out-works everyone around her, which is how she became the athlete she is today. High School/Travel Ball: First-team all-state and 5A State All-Tournament team selection... hit.400 in five appearances at the ASA National Championships... won five State Acceleration championships with the T-Birds... had a two-run game in 2006 to help the T-Birds defeat the Devastation... went 2-for-3 against the Chinese Olympic team last summer... played with Victory USA last summer and hit over.400, striking out only five times... graduated from Riverton High School with a 3.4 grade-point-average... nickname is Hoop. Personal: Major is undeclared parents are Craig and Penny Hoopiiaina born Oct. 2, 1990. 16 Alyssa Garcia/Kelsi Hoopiiaina