Texas Woman's University Athletics

2008: Was the Pioneers’ primary first baseman as a junior…started 40 games for TWU on the corner bag…led all TWU players with 230 put outs…second on the team with 264 chances…recorded 20 hits in 103 at-bats…three of her hits were doubles…also scored eight runs and drove in five more…totaled two multiple-hit games…started seven games in the circle as the team’s third pitcher…posted a 3-5 pitching record with 36 strikeouts in 52 innings pitched…best pitching performance of the season came in a 10-2 TWU win versus East Central on Mar. 20 when she allowed just five hits and two earned runs while striking out a season-high seven batters in six innings of work.

2007:  Made 17 starts in the circle as a sophomore and compiled a 4-11 record…third on the team in ERA (5.83), innings pitched (97.1), strikeouts (48), appearances (21), and opponent batting average (.285)...won back-to-back starts on April 15 at Tarleton and April 21 versus Eastern New Mexico…top performance of the year came on February 17 when she allowed just two hits and struck out three in four innings of work in a 4-0 shutout win over Central Washington…fielded her position well, with six putouts, 36 assists, and nine pickoffs.

2006:  Started 26 games as a freshman pitcher for the Pioneers...compiled a record of 10-15...made 11 appearances in relief for TWU...final ERA for the season was 3.94...led all TWU pitchers with 101 strikeouts...tossed 14 complete games...totaled 168.2 innings pitched...struck out a season-high seven batters on February 10 vs. Emporia State...perhaps her best effort of the season came on March 17 at Texas A&M-Kingsville when she pitched ten innings, allowing just three hits and no earned runs in a game that ended in a 2-2 tie...recorded her first win as a collegian on February 4 versus Cameron.

HIGH SCHOOL:  Martin was a three-year letterwinner at Santa Fe High School…earned All-District honors with a 17-2 pitching record as the Indians were undefeated in district play and went to the UIL Class 4A regional finals as a senior…posted a 23-4 record from the circle in both her freshman and sophomore seasons…played club softball for the Texas High Voltage (2001-02) and Texas Connection (2003)…named to both the academic and athletic Who’s Who Among High School Students lists.

PERSONAL:  A Marketing major...the daughter of Jeff Martin and Donna Gibbs…enjoys reading, antique shopping and playing hacky sack. 

Getting to know Ashley…

Favorite Movie? Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion
Favorite TV show? That 70’s Show
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go? Italy
Favorite Band or Musical Group? Breaking Benjamin
What is your pre-game ritual? Taking nausea medicine
Favorite restaurant? Macaroni Grill
What is your favorite quote? ”Everything happens for a reason, even if you aren’t sure of the reason.”
What are 3 things you always have with you? Good looks, killer smile, and useless information
Who is your role model? My Dad
What is your most prized possession? My journals
What are your hobbies (outside of your sport)? Reading, writing, and petting puppies
What is your greatest ambition? To be rich 

In ten years, I will be: The president of a very successful business