#17 Jared Gonzalez

Class: Junior
Position: 1B/3B
Hometown: San Antonio
High School: Judson H.S.

2011 (Sophomore): Quickly became the Rattlers' top player in just her first season, leading the team in almost every stat category and going on to earn a slew of honors, including Honorable Mention All-American (Daktronics), All-Region (Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association and Daktronics) and Heartland Conference Co-Newcomer of the Year. ... Had a powerful swing at the plate with the team high of a .371 batting average, leading with 62 hits. ... Holds the top spot with another Rattler in doubles with 15. ... Smashed seven home runs for the team high that helped with her total of 47 RBIs, also the team high. ... Stole five bases in six attempts. ... Wasn't limited in talent as she also excelled on the field with the third-highest fielding percentage of .988. ... Had the most putouts for the team with 319 and just four errors. ... Started 52 of 53 games played.

2010 (Alvin College): Played for coach Hightower.

High School: Three-time first-team all-district selection under coach Theresa Urbanovsky. Was named to the Express-News Super Team as a senior and was also the Express-News Player of the Week.