2007 Season Outlook: Valentini smoked the NE-10 conference for a .429 batting average last year, including the winning hit in the conference championship game. Valentini provides tremendous corner defense and will look to anchor the infield.
As a Sophomore: A Second team All-Conference selection, Valentini led the team in hitting after taking over the third base job and finished with a .354 average, .410 on-base percentage and 16 extra base hits.
Before Bryant: Jessica is a 2004 graduate of Immaculate Heart Academy where she was a three-time all-county honorable mention and four-year varsity member. Her team captured two county championships and one state title.
Personal: Jessica Lynn Valentini was born March 30, 1986. She is the daughter of Linda and Vincent Valentini. Her sister Leah played softball at Seton Hall. Jessica is a Marketing major.
Most Influential Person: "My old pitching coach, Coach Jim McDonald. Through his constant optimism, he showed me the importance and power of positive encouragement."