In today’s spotlight, we check out a Midwest player committed to program because of the opportunity for early playing time…

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Name: MONICA MARTIN
High school: Bishop Noll Institute
City: Hammond
State: 
Ind.
Grad year: 2014
Club: Michiana Cruisers (formerly Indiana Shockwave)
Position(s): C/1B
Height: 506

Stats & Honors:  high school (2014) – .507 batting average to date; high school (2013) – .556 average, 25 RBI with 26 runs, 10 doubles and six home runs; club (fall 2013) – .566 average, four home runs; club (summer 2013) – .477 average with six home runs

College: Lake Superior State (Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.)
Other Offers: Saginaw Valley, Adrian College, Northwood Univ., “many walk on offers.”
Why Lake Superior State: “It was the best fit because I wanted to play as a freshman.”

What is your favorite bat: “Easton Stealth, the ones that are purple, have the best pop I’ve ever seen and swung. I use a ’07 Easton Stealth 34 my Dad bought new off E-bay.”
What is your favorite brand of cleats? 
Mizuno
What is your favorite uniform brand? Nike