Emmanuel College (Ma.)

AS A FRESHMAN ... Vulpis was the starting second-baseman for the Saints ... saw starts in 38 games during her rookie season ... recorded 29 hits, including one double and two triples ... drove in 17 runs ... stole a team-best 17 bases, helping Emmanuel to a new program record with a GNAC-leading 97 steals on the season ... notched a .282 batting average, a .315 on-base-percentage and a .330 slugging percentage ... in the field, Vulpis tallied 79 put-outs and 70 assists, including turning a team-best five double-plays ... boasted a .955 fielding percentage.

BEFORE EMMANUEL ... Vulpis was a three-sport athlete for East Rockaway High School (East Rockaway, N.Y.) ... played soccer, basketball and softball ... was a four-year varsity starter for her softball team ... named a two-time All-County player ... was the high school program record holder for most career hits with 120 in four years ... selected an All-Division player.

Major: Psychology with a concentration in Neuroscience

Favorite Movie: Legally Blond

Favorite Book: Hunger Games series

Favorite Pre-game Meal: pasta

Most Exciting Athletic Experience: winning the county championship twice in four years