Lauren Weingart Class: Sophomore Hometown: Fishkill, N.Y. High School: John Jay East Fishkill Height: 5-7 Position: SS/C B/T: R/R

GENERAL - Good offensive player who will be utilized as a DP and throughout the infield when not adding depth to the roster at catcher...Has a strong arm and proved to be one of the team's most consistent hitters in preseason...A true student-athlete.

AS A FRESHMAN - Started 22 of 29 games she played in...Batted .206 with 11 RBI and five runs scored...Hit two doubles, a home run, and the only triple for the team...Stole two bases in as many chances...Went 1-for-2 with a triple, three RBI and a run scored in the back end of a doubleheader to help defeat UAlbany 5-3 (3/28)...Went 2-for-3 with a double, scored two runs and drove in two runs in the second game of a doubleheader against Rider (4/14)...Named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America Scholar-Athletes.

BEFORE SIENA - Lettered in softball and volleyball for four years...Named a Scholar Athlete four years in a row...Named 2006 Female Co-Athlete of the Year...Made All-State, All-Section, and Poughkeepsie Journal All-Star Teams as a senior...Poughkeepsie Journal Fab 5 Member in 2005...All State First Team in 2004...MVP in New York State Final Four Semifinal game in 2004...Named to All-Section and All-League Volleyball Teams in 2006.

PARKS ON WEINGART - "Lauren is one of our most versatile players, who could realistically see time at three positions this spring. Whether she's at shortstop, first base, or catcher, you simply cannot underestimate her throwing arm. She's much more relaxed at the plate, and is swinging the bat with more confidence. Lauren is the type of hitter who can really hurt you if you make a mistake, and we expect her to be a major contributor in our lineup this season."

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