Drew Martinez Class: Freshman Hometown: Collierville, Tenn. High School: CBHS Height / Weight: 5-10 / 170 Position: Outfield Birthdate: 04/04/1989 Experience: HS

Outlook for 2009: Outstanding baseball instincts, athleticism and competitiveness have Drew penciled in as everyday centerfielder as a true freshman...Coaches feel he can become an outstanding leadoff hitter and has the ability to pressure the defense in a variety of ways.

Prep: Two Tennessee All-State standout...Earned All-Region and All-Metro accolades...Was tabbed a 2007 TSWA DII All-State performer...Joined current Tiger freshmen Heith Hatfield, Ben Paullus and Jacob Wilson as finalists for the 2008 Commercial Best of Preps award...Named to the 2007 TCBA AAA/DII All-State Team with current Tigers Marcus Barnes, Robby Graham and Ryan Holland...Was a Division II West All-Region and All-Metro selection in 2006...Batted .442 and was 7-2 as a pitcher in 2008...Helped the Purple Wave to D2-AA West Region regular-season and tournament titles... Was a four-year letterwinner in the outfield and on the pitcher's mound for head coach Buster Kelso...Hit over .400 with 67 doubles and more than 100 stolen in his prep career.

Personal: Born on April 4, 1989 to Angela and Chito Martinez...Father, Chito was the first Belizean-born Major League Baseball player and played three seasons for the Baltimore Orioles.