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2009: As a sophomore, appeared in 53 games starting 17 at designated hitter and in the outfield • Tallied a .250 average registering eight hits in 32 at-bats • Recorded a .800 stealing percentage, safely stealing eight out of ten bags • Often used as a pitch-runner due to her speed • Went two-for-three against Auburn, scoring one run in a 6-5 loss. 2008: As a freshman, appeared in 58 games with three starts • Went 5 for 17 on the year for a .294 average • Tied for second on the team with 11 stolen bases on 15 attempts • Scored 26 runs ranking fourth on the team • Crossed the plate three times against NC Central on Feb. 9 • Swiped a pair of bases at Charlotte on April 9, while going 1 for 1 at the plate with two runs scored. At Tesoro High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.: Played second base and outfield • Was a member of the Batbusters team that captured the 16U gold national championships • Was a member of the 2005 Pacific Coast League Chamionship with her high school team • Played summer ball with the SoCal Xplosion. Personal: The daughter of Sharon and Jerry Manko • Born Danielle Ilana Manko on February 8, 1989, in Mexico City, Mexico. More on Manko: Plans to major in exercise and sports science • Hobbies include the beach, traveling and eating • Her amazing parents have had the greatest influence on her athletic career • Favorite food is her father's chocolate chip pancakes • Favorite book is "Cosmo" • Lists "Secret Life of Bees" as her favorite movie and "Planet Earth" as her favorite TV show. Manko's Career Statistics
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