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University of Illinois Athletics

2008 Softball Roster

12 Amy Starinieri

  • Height 5-2
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Downers Grove, Ill.
  • High School Downers Grove North

Biography

2008 Highlights
• Played in two games, recording one at-bat

2007 Highlights
• Appeared in two games

High School
Named All-West Suburban Silver Conference and honorable mention All-Area during her senior year while playing second base • Batted .376 during conference play and totaled four doubles and one triple for the season • Coached by Chris Waca & Mark Magro at Downers North • Played for Downers Grove D.O.L.L.S for three years, the Bulls/Sox Training Academy (coached by Jen Raftery & Kathy Young) for one year and the Lemont Rockers (coached by Cliff Kushal) for one year).

Personal
Born May 21, 1988 • Daughter of Joe and Pam Starinieri • Has one sister, Samantha, 22 • Plans to major in history • Enjoys watching all sports • Member of the National Honor Society • Graduated in top eight percent of class.

Getting to Know Amy...

Dream date: Vince Vaughn
Favorite pro sports team: Chicago Cubs
Favorite restaurant on campus: Za's
Nickname: Star, Ames
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite TV Show: Who's Line is it Anyway, Law & Order
Favorite Musical Group: Matchbox 20
Favorite Movies: A League of Their Own, Love & Basketball
How I?started playing softball: Playing with my dad in the backyard -- he taught me everything about the game.
What I've learned from Coach Sullivan: There are no shortcuts on the road to be a champion
If I weren't playing softball, which sport would you want to play?: Hockey
Dream Job: Defense lawyer
If you could go to dinner with three people, who would they be: My grandpa, Michael Jordan, Cami Granato

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 40

    2007Freshman

    IF
    5'2"
    40
  • 12

    2008Sophomore

    UT
    5'2"
    12