| Marlee Gabaldon |
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• Career statistics
AS A FRESHMAN (2012)
Played in 21 games as a freshman and was used almost extensively as a pinch hitter ... recorded a hit in back-to-back appearances, against Sam Houston State (March 4) and versus Winthrop (March 14) ... registered season-high two runs batted in against Winthrop with pinch-hit two-run single in the fifth frame ... collected first collegiate hit against Texas State (Feb. 29) with a fifth-inning RBI single ... made Texas debut on Feb. 9 as a pinch hitter against Cal State Fullerton, recording first RBI and run scored.
NATIONALLY
Played club softball for the Odessa Angels and head coach Lazaro Gonzalez ... seven-time most valuable player on club squad ... named the West Texas USSSA State Championship Tournament MVP in 2007 and earned a place on the event's 2005 All-Tournament Team.
BEFORE TEXAS
Earned four varsity letters at Permian High School for head coach Lori Haltom ... voted Permian Athlete of the Year in 2010 and 2011 ... as a senior, named District 3-5A Offensive Most Valuable Player ... also received the honor as a sophomore, in 2009 ... tabbed by KMID-TV as the March 24, 2011, West Texas MVP ... helped the Panthers to a first-place finish in District 3-5A and a trip to the Class 5A regional quarterfinals during final campaign ... All-District 3-5A selection at shortstop in 2010 ... honorable mention All-District 3-5A in 2008 ... named 2010 Permian High School Homecoming Queen.
PERSONAL
Full name is Marlee G. Gabaldon ... born on Feb. 21, 1993, in Odessa, Texas ... daughter of Marisol and Baldemar Gabaldon ... has two brothers, Adam (23) and Aaron (11) ... Adam is Texas Softball volunteer assistant coach for 2012-13 season ... Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll selection (Fall 2011) ... majoring in education.
