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Slated to back up All-American Kellie Wiginton behind the plate this season ... Will also contribute as a pinch-hitter and pinch-runner ... A junior academically, she is a sophomore athletically.
As a sophomore in 1999: Appeared in 10 games, mainly as a pinch-hitter and pinch-runner ... Scored two runs ... Had her first career hit and RBI against Illinois State (Mar. 6).
As a freshman in 1998: Redshirted as a true freshman.
High School: A 1997 graduate of Polytechnic School ... Four-year varsity letter-winner in softball, cross country and soccer ... Named Female Athlete of the Year at Poly during her senior year ... Led her prep squad to four league championships ... Three-time first-team All-League selection ... Hit over .350 during her high school career ... Named CIF Scholar Athlete of the Year at Poly in 1997 ... A four-time recipient of the Community Service Award ... Also received the Smith Book Award during her junior year.
Personal: Daughter of Jerome and Sally Barnum ... Enjoys working with children and loves the outdoors ... Worked last summer as a camp counselor ... Human biology major.
Rittman on Barnum: "In her role of being a bullpen catcher last year, Sarah dramatically improved her defensive abilities as a catcher, and we're not afraid at all to use her behind the plate. Offensively she swings the bat pretty well and she can provide some punch for us."
Barnum's Career Stats
| Year | Avg. | GP/GS | AB | R | H | 2B/3B/HR | RBI | BB/K | SB/SBA |
| 1999 | .143 | 10/0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 0/3 | 0/0 |