Coach Smith says, "Vinti approaches the game with an intensity that forces the defense to stay on their toes. She possesses the ability to break games open in key situations with her explosive bat."

Honors & Awards: NFCA Scholar-Athlete (2007).

2008: Appeared in 11 games for the Panthers.

2007: Appeared in 19 games with 16 starts...had 33 at-bats, five runs and nine hits for a .273 batting average.

At Oceanside High School: A four-year letterwinner in softball...an all-county selection as a freshman and sophomore...named all-division as a junior and all-conference as a senior...a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society...played for the BP Allstars Fastpitch travel team.

Personal:Daughter of Salvatore and Esther Vinti...born March 16...an English major...has one sister, Liana...interests include art, fashion design, music, volleyball, dancing and reading.