Gabe Somarriba

Gabe Somarriba

Player Profile

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Miami, FL

High School:
Miami Sunset Senior High School

Height / Weight:
5-8 / 160

Position:
Centerfield

Birthdate:
12/11/1979

Bats/Throws:
L/L

Summer League ('00): Played in the Homestead Collegiate League.

As a Sophomore (‘00): Began the season as the team’s starting center fielder. Defensive play kept him in the line-up. Had an outstanding ninth inning play to save a 1-0 victory over Boston College. Almost duplicated the play twice more during the season, on in the regional tournament. Developed a knack for getting on base. Was hit a school record 25 times. His team leading .479 on base percentage moved him from the ninth spot to the lead-off spot. Had a career high four hits versus Hofsta (March 11) and a career high four RBIs versus Campbell (May 5). Hit two doubles against Campbell (May 6). Had 13 games with two or more hits. Hit homers against Monmouth, Georgia State, Wright State, and Stetson. Held a .352 batting average through the first week of May.

As a Freshman (‘99): Played in 38 games with 14 starts...had four multiple hit games...best games were against Campbell 2-for3, with a run and an RBI and against Jacksonville 2-for-4, two runs and an RBI.

High School: Played for Bill McClain at Miami Sunset Senior High School...a two-time first team All-City honoree...two year scholar athlete.

Summer League (‘98): Played for Alex Diaz and the Knights American Legion team...was a three-time MVP.

Personal: Physical Therapy major...son of Jose and Maria Somarriba...born December 11, 1979 in Miami, FL.

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