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The University of Mississippi Athletics
GET TO KNOW: Natalie Martinez
1/9/2015 | Softball
In anticipation of the 2015 season, OleMissSports.com is bringing fans of Ole Miss Softball and the Rebel Nation a look at the players who will make up the latest incarnation of the Rebels on the softball field.
We'll take a look at what makes each player unique, how they came to choose Ole Miss as their home and family for their collegiate career and what they hope to do after college.
Natalie Martinez
Jr., C/OF, 2L
Chino Hills, California
Major: Journalism with an emphasis on Public Relations and Minor in Art
Q: What made you choose Ole Miss and how did you know it was the right place for you to play softball?
Ole Miss was what I had always dreamed about in a college experience. I love the small town atmosphere and how athletics plays a big part in the community. Ole Miss is the perfect home away from home for me.
Q: What are your goals for the season?
Win the SEC Conference and take the team to Oklahoma City.
Q: What is your favorite athletic memory at Ole Miss (if returning player)?
Last year against Kansas, hitting my first collegiate home run and dancing around the bases.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I see myself owning an event planning and design business and settling down with a family.
Q: What's something most people don't know about you?
Most of my team thinks I am a California girl who loves the beach, but I would rather live in the mountains.
Q: Do you have any superstitions or habits before a game?
I'm not the least bit superstitious, but I like to pray before coach reads the line-up.
Q: If you had a day off from softball, what would you do?
An ideal day off would consist of a hike or exploring Oxford!
Q: What is your favorite class at Ole Miss and why?
OleMissPix sports photography class because I have learned so much about photography and I get to see other perspectives on athletics!
Favorite Movie: Gone with the Wind
Favorite Band/Singer: Eric Church
Favorite TV Show: Friday Night Lights
Favorite Book: Redeeming Love
Favorite Food: Chocolate
Favorite Place to Eat in Oxford: Big Bad Breakfast
Favorite Pro Athlete/Sport: Bethany Hamilton, Surfer
Favorite Pro Team: Dodgers
Favorite Sport (other than softball): College Football
