Dani Manko
Dani Manko

Player Profile
Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
Mission Viejo, Calif.

High School:
Tesaro

Height:
5-2

Position:
OF

Bats/Throws:
L/R

Majoring in education.

At Tesaro High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.: Played second base and outfield • Was a member of the Batbusters team that captured the 16U gold national championships • Was a member of the 2005 Pacific Coast League Chamionship with her high school team • Played summer ball with the SoCal Xplosion.

Personal: The daughter of Sharon and Jerry Manko • Born Danielle Ilana Manko on February 8, 1989, in Mexico City, Mexico.

More on Manko: Hobbies include collecting pokemon cards, going to the beach and having fun • Athlete she most admires is David Beckham • Her father has had the greatest influence on her athletic career • Favorite food is Cheerios • Lists "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" as her favorite movie and "Lost" as her favorite TV show.