Brittany Bate Class: Junior Hometown: Grosse Point Woods, Mich. High School: Grosse Point North Position: P Bats/Throws: R/R

Brittany Bate is poised to take the next step in the circle this year. Used primarily as the No. 2 starter a year ago, she has grown to better understand the dynamics of pitching, which has helped her to become more effective as a pitcher. Expect her to play a larger role in the pitching unit this spring.

2008 - FRESHMAN SEASON
Recorded six starts in 10 appearances on the mound with a 3-3 record...threw 44.2 innings for a 2.04 ERA with 48 hits and 18 runs allowed...struck out 22 batters...season-high six strikeouts vs. Robert Morris (4/3) during a 7-6 win that included eight innings of work...struck out five in a 5-1 win over Eastern Michigan (4/8).

HIGH SCHOOL
Garnered first team all-state accolades as a junior and senior...Detroit News Top 20 Player as a senior...went 30-4 with 0.31 ERA as a senior...hurled 343 strikeouts in 209 innings...hit .495 with 52 hits and 20 RBI during senior season, setting the school record for hits in a season...holds school records for wins (30), ERA (0.20), and strikeouts (343)...four-time all-conference academic selection...received honorable mention all-state honors as a sophomore.

PERSONAL
Born Aug. 8, 1989...daughter of Mark Bate and Shelia Bate-Zito...National Honor Society...psychology and criminology major.