Versatile athlete who could see action in the outfielder or at first base ... Played during summer of 2007 with the Newport Storm in Newport Beach, Calif.
JUNIOR COLLEGE
Played two seasons of baseball at Cypress Junior College under head coach Scott Pickler ... As a freshman in 2005, hit .304 with three doubles and seven runs batted in ... Redshirted in 2006 after hand surgery ... As a sophomore in 2007, hit .291 with six doubles, a triple, two home runs, 23 runs scored and 25 runs batted in.
HIGH SCHOOL
Won three varsity letters in baseball at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, Calif. ... Coached there by former major league pitcher Mark Langston and Mark Flatten ... Earned second-team all-Empire League honors each of his three seasons as a first baseman and outfielder ... As a senior, batted .330 with four home runs and 28 runs batted in ... Was named the team[apos]s defensive player of the year ... Hit .325 as a junior with a pair of home runs ... As a sophomore, batted .330 with 14 runs batted in ... Played one season of football for the Lancers (freshman year).
PERSONAL
Marco Martin Martelli was born June 26, 1986, in Anaheim, Calif. ... Son of Joe and Lisa Martelli ... Hobbies include sports, video games, movies and golf ... Favorite athletes include Phil Nevin and Mark Kotsay ... Recruited by Cal State Fullerton, Long Beach State, Portland and Pacific ... Social science major ... Looking forward to career in pro baseball and business.