Felician University

Samantha Ortiz...returning starter gives lineup left-handed power.

2010: Appeared in 42 games, starting 40... hit .227 with five doubles, one triple, two home runs, 14 runs, and nine RBI.

2009: In 42 starts, hit .167 with four doubles, three homers, 12 runs, and seven RBI.

2008: Played in 33 games, starting 32... batted .316 with 4 home runs, 13 runs and 15 RBI... owned a .422 on-base percentage.

Prior to Felician: As primarily a pitcher, earned conference Outstanding Athlete Award and Golden Arm Award... led borough in strikeouts as a senior... also played volleyball... member of the AAU Brooklyn Cyclones.

Personal: Daughter of Juan Jr. and Aileen Ortiz... majoring in marketing/management... joined Felician volleyball team in fall 2009... wears No. 51 in both sports in honor of former New York Yankee Bernie Williams... born 1/1/89 in Brooklyn, N.Y.