Karli Merlich Class: Freshman Hometown: Federal Way, Wash. High School: Kennedy Prep HS Height: 5-5 Position: LHP Experience: HS B/T: L/L

SIGNIFICANT CAREER STATS

High School
Member of the much heralded two-time 3A state champion squad (2007 and 2008) and was her team's MVP for four years, along with twice being named the Washington state 3A player of the year... She was a four-time all-state performer and twice was the all-state MVP, along with her four-time Seamont League MVP selections.

Personal
Born June 4, parents are Al and Nan ... Father is a finance manager and Mother is a teacher ... Her father played baseball (shortstop) at Washington State, which mom also attended ... Has an older sister, Kim ... Enjoys talking on the phone, smiling and reading Harry Potter ... Aspires to be a teacher, like her mom, to someday own a home in Washington and to give pitching lessons for kids ... Majoring in education.