2023 Men's Volleyball Roster
Roster
Ben Martinez
- Position:
- L
- Height:
- 5-8
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Marikina, Philippines
- Prev School:
- Taft HS
CSUNÂ - 2023 (Freshman)
Ben Martinez redshirted his first season at CSUN as a true freshman in 2023 ... will have four seasons of eligibility remaining.
TAFT HIGH SCHOOL
Martinez was a four-year starter as a libero at Taft High School in Woodland Hills, Calif. ... was named first-team All-City Section and West Valley League Most Valuable Player as a senior in 2022 ... also earned first-team City Section honors in 2021 and second-team honors in 2020 ... was a three-time first-team West Valley League selection for coach Arman Mercado ...the Toreadors won 88 matches in his high school career ... graduated in 2022.
PERSONAL
Born in Marikina City, Philippines ... parents are Teresita Bautista and Martin Martinez ... has three brothers, Christopher, James, and Mark, and one sister, Kimberli ... favorites include the Japan women's national volleyball team and players Arisa Sato and Mako Kobata ... says his superstitions include doing every pre-match ritual in multiples of three ... says his most embarrassing sports moment is "getting hit in the face three times in one game by the same guy" ... plans on cell and molecular biology.
