NDSU

2008 SEASON: Brittney played in 36 games including a pair of starts ... Hit .455 with 11 runs scored and three stolen bases in six attempts... Recorded a season-high two hits in three at-bats against South Dakota State (4-28-08) and Youngstown State (3-2-08).

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Milpitas High School ... All-league performer who hit .349 for the Trojans with seven home runs and 12 RBI ... Four-year starter who completed season 27-for-27 in stolen bases and scored 30 runs ... Milpitas took third out of 37 teams at the Charlie Miguel Tournament ... The Trojans are 19-10 and 9-4 in the De Anza League ... Three-sport athlete, who was a defensive specialist on the volleyball court and point guard on the basketball team ... Played summer league softball with the successful San Jose Strikkers 18U Gold team that included current teammate Richel Briones.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Frank and Andrea Gutierrez ... Has one sister, Ashley, and one brother, Frankie ... College major is veterinary technology ... Uncle Daniel Elliott played football for Chico State (1993-94) and sister, Ashley, played for San Jose City College (2004).