University of South Alabama Athletics

Junior college:  Lettered two years at Santa Ana Community College in Santa Ana, Calif. ... Batted .328 with eight doubles, two triples, five home runs, 40 RBI, 28 runs scored and four stolen bases as a sophomore ... Named first-team all-Orange Empire Conference by the California Community College Baseball Coaches Association (CCCBCA) as a first baseman ... Helped lead the Dons to an Orange Empire Conference championship ... Earned second-team all-conference honors as a freshman after hitting .290 with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 23 RBI, 22 runs scored and four stolen bases in 35 games.

High school:  Lettered four years at John F. Kennedy High School in LaPalma, Calif. ... Named first-team all-league his senior season.

Personal:  Full name is Daniel Martinez Jr. ... Born Dec. 12, 1993, in Buena Park, Calif. ... The third of five children to Daniel and Jackie Martinez ... Favorite movie is “The Sandlot” ... Favorite book is “Heads-Up Baseball” ... Lists the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Lakers as his favorite pro sports teams ... Favorite athletes are Evan Longoria and Troy Tulowitzki ... Lists Eminem among his favorite musical artists ... Favorite food is sushi ... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.