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Savana Martinez

Position

C

Height

5-3

Class

RS-Fr.

Hometown

Albuquerque, N.M.

Previous School

Rio Rancho HS

B/T

R/R

REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2022): Played in 12 games, starting in seven games at catcher … finished with four hits that included two doubles … tallied two RBI and reached base on three walks … had two hits and one RBI against Maine on March 12 for her first collegiate hit and RBI… threw out a runner stealing against Maine.

FRESHMAN (2021): Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Rio Rancho High School in 2020 … 2018-19 metro, district and state champion … earned first team all-district three years … member of AVID and Full Spanish Immersion Program.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 15 in Albuquerque … parents are Chris and Erica Martinez … has two siblings, Briana and Mia … sister Briana is a sophomore on the team … played club ball for the New Mexico Sundancers … two-time state champ with club team.

ON WHY UNM: “To play for UNM Softball has been the greatest opportunity in my life. I have been given the chance to fulfill my goals of obtaining a college degree and being given the opportunity to play softball for the UNM Lobos. I look forward to being part of the great things that are happening with UNM Softball, and am committed to being part of the success in making UNM Softball a top program. As a proud native New Mexican, I always work hard, am driven, focused and look forward to representing our program together with the greatest of teammates.”