University of Detroit Mercy Athletics

2009 (Freshman): Saw action in 21 games as a freshman, starting four and coming off the bench a team-leading 17 times…Used primarily as a pinch-runner, also saw time at third base…Scored five runs, recorded one hit and was 1-for-2 in steal attempts…Stole first base in her collegiate debut against Indiana State (2-13-09)…Recorded only hit of season in the Titans second game against IPFW (3-24-09) in her first career start…Tallied 2 putouts and three assists in the field.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in softball and pom-pom…Career .320 hitter at Kennedy…All-District selection in 2008 as a senior…Garnered All-District, All-League and Most Valuable Rookie honors in 2005…Also played basketball.

Personal: Full name is Melissa Nicole Barrett...Daughter of Jeffrey and Maria Barrett…Born May 8, 1990…Has a brother, Michael, and sister, Amanda…Majoring in pre-law.