Janelle Ruiz Class: Junior Hometown: San Antonio, Texas High School: Taft Height: 5-4 Position: C Experience: 2L

Two-year letterwinner has played in and started in 101 career games ... started all 55 games last season, contributing primarily at second base and short stop ... also served as reserve catcher ... led squad in triples while tying for team lead in sac bunts ... ranked third on squad in stolen bases ... lettered in softball at San Antonio's Taft High School ... All-State catcher ... first-team All-District and All-City Super Team shortstop.

Personal: Daughter of Bruno and Velma Ruiz ... majoring in early childhood education ... favorite book is "Touch Points" ... most admired historical figure is Jesus Christ ... favorite vacation spot is Annapolis, Mary.