Sam Martinez Class: Senior Hometown: Elgin, Ill. High School: Larkin Height / Weight: 5-10 / 153 Position: Infielder Birthdate: 09/24/1986 Bats/Throws: R/R

HIGH SCHOOL Earned three letters in baseball, three in football and one in basketball at Larkin High School ... won a conference title in baseball as a senior and was a first-team all-area selection in addition to earning academic all-conference honors in baseball three times ... recorded 15 saves on the mound during his career.

PERSONAL Born September 24, 1986 ... son of Susie Martinez ... majoring in marketing ... president and founder of the Miami chapter of Students for Organ Donation.