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November 16, 2007 MEMPHIS, Tenn. ? University of Memphis Head Coach Daron Schoenrock got the early signing period underway by signing one of the Memphis area's top outfield prospects?Christian Brothers High School's Drew Martinez?to a National Letter of Intent."Drew has what it takes to step in and impact this program as a true freshman," Schoenrock said. "That is a rare occurrence at the Division I level, but Drew's instincts, skills and desire make him one of the top high school centerfielder's in the country. " A highly-touted senior at CBHS, Martinez has excelled on both the baseball diamond and the gridiron. A three-year letterwinner in the outfield and on the pitchers mound for Head Coach Buster Kelso, Martinez has enjoyed a stellar prep career. Since his freshman season, the outfielder has compiled a .401 batting average, while reaching base at a .525 clip. In addition, he has driven in 68 runs, scored 162 more, banged out 35 doubles, swiped 76 bases and hit three homers. Martinez had his most successful campaign in 2007, when he helped guide the Purple Wave to a 40-8 mark and its second Division II Tennessee State title in three years. The Brothers also claimed the Tennessee State crown in Martinez's freshman year. As a junior, Martinez hit .427 with 58 runs scored, 35 stolen bases, 30 RBI and 16 doubles. Those numbers earned him All-Region and All-Metro accolades. He was tabbed a 2007 TSWA DII All-State performer and joined current Tiger freshman Chad Bell, Marcus Barnes, Robby Graham and Ryan Holland on the 2007 TCBA AAA/DII All-State Team. Martinez was a Division II West All-Region and All-Metro selection in 2006 after helping CBHS to a third-place finish in the DII State tournament with a 40-3 record. On the football field, Martinez starred as a wide receiver and kick return specialist for the Purple Wave. He earned All-State and All-Metro Best of Preps honors as one of the state's top receivers in 2007 when he hauled in 37 passes for 637 yards and six touchdowns. Martinez's father, Chito Martinez, spent three seasons in the Major Leagues with the Baltimore Orioles after being drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the sixth round of the 1984 amateur draft. Martinez's baseball career landed him in Memphis with the AA Chicks. Known as the first Major League player ever to be born in the Central American country of Belize, Martinez hit 13 home runs as a rookie in 1991. |
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