#10 Emily Brittain

Class: Sophomore
Position: P/UT
Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas
High School: Tuloso Midway H.S.

2011 (Freshman): Immediately became St. Mary's best pitcher from her first throw with the best ERA of 1.69 in her first season with the Rattlers, going on to earn Heartland Conference Freshman of the Year and Pitcher of the Year honors. ... Was named the Heartland's Pitcher of the Week four times. ... Made 40 apperances with 30 starts, guiding the Rattlers to the regional tournament. ... Her pitching arm was too quick for many opponents with 142 strikeouts and six shutouts. ... Pitched 207.1 innings for a 21-10 win-loss record. ... Also a force at the plate, hitting a .300 batting average. ... Launched one double and one triple with five RBIs. ... Had one steal.

High School: Played for coach Sally Lozano, making the varsity squad as the starting pitcher all four years. ... As a senior in 2010, led Tuloso Midway HS to its first undefeated district season in school history. Was a three-time all-district pick to go along with numerous other honors, including twice being named the All South Texas MVP. ... Maintained a 0.45 ERA in 2009 and a 0.55 ERA in 2007. ... As a junior and senior, saw her team rank as high as third in the state. ... Made the regional semifinals in 2007. ... Off the field, made the "A" Honor Roll all four years, and was a member of National Honor Society and FCA in addition to being named to the "Who's Who Among All America Scholars" list. ... Graduated Magna Cum Laude.