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2026 Softball Roster

9 Janelle Martinez

  • Height 5-8
  • Class Fifth Year
  • Hometown Ponce, Puerto Rico
  • High School PRBA
  • Prev School Chipola JC

Biography

2022 Puerto Rico National Team (Pan American Games)
2022 FCSAA All-Tournament Team

 
2024 (Junior): Posted a .230 batting average while seeing action in 24 games and making 18 starts…versatile player who saw time at multiple positions in both the infield and outfield…flashed power with eight doubles and seven RBI in 61 at bats…tabbed a total of 14 hits and scored seven runs…posted multiple hits four times, including a three-hit performance at Western Kentucky (3/17)…drove in a season-best three runs against Sam Houston (4/27).

2023 (Chipola College): Posted a .418 batting average with 65 RBI and four home runs…scored 39 times and swiped 10 bases…posted multiple hits in 21 games and only struck out 16 times in 165 at bats.
 
2022 (Chipola College): Saw time both as a catcher and in the outfield and was honored as a member of the 2022 FCSAA All-Tournament Team following her freshman campaign at Chipola College.
 
International: Member of the Puerto Rico National Team that competed in the 2022 Pan American Games.  The Puerto Rico National Team is currently ranked fifth worldwide.
 
Quoting Coach Larabee
"We are very excited that Janelle Martinez has selected FIU to finish up her college career. She is an outstanding athlete that can play a variety of positions at a very high level.  She is also an incredible hitter who I believe can compete for a spot in the middle of our lineup."

Personal: Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies

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Historical Player Information

  • 9

    2024Junior

    C/INF/OF
    5'8"
    9
  • 9

    2025Senior

    C/INF/OF
    5'8"
    9
  • 9

    2026Fifth Year

    C/INF/OF
    5'8"
    9