2012 (Freshman): Genovese started 60 of Mizzou's 61 games in 2012, splitting time between second and third base before settling in as the team's starting shortstop halfway through the season. Her ability to play anywhere on the field helped her become the first freshman in the history of the Big 12 to win Defensive Player of the Year, marking the second straight season that a Tiger has earned the honor. She led the team in triples with three, was third on the team with 40 runs scored and hit seven doubles while adding four home runs. Her first career homer was an inside-the-park home run against Nebraska at the Cathedral City Classic, where she finished the weekend with six runs scored and five driven in. Her first multi-hit game came against SEMO, finishing 2-for-3 with a pair of runs. Against Alcorn State on May 11, Genovese went 2-for-2 with a triple, a home run, two runs and three driven in while also adding a walk. In the Big 12 opener against Kansas, Genovese picked up two hits, including a double, drove in two and scored twice. She doubled in four consecutive games between March 23-28, three of which came against the Texas A&M Aggies. In the second game of the series with Texas, Genovese helped the Tigers mount a seven run rally in the seventh inning with a three run homer that came on a 3-0 count. She drove in a pair of runs during the Iowa State series and doubled in two in Mizzou's game two win over Oklahoma State on May 12. Honors: Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year
Williamsville North: Genovese played shortstop for the Williamsville North Spartans for head coach Rick Bubar, helping the team to a fourth place finish during her junior season. She was a three-time All-WNY Player of the Year and a three-time Under Armour All-American. She was a runner-up for New York's Gatorade Player of the Year. Genovese led her team in all major offensive categories, hitting .513 with an .803 slugging percentage, five home runs, 18 stolen bases and 14 RBI as a leadoff hitter. She was invited to the OnDeck Softball Allister Camp, Team New Jersey Winter Workout and adidas Futures Camp, and was ESPN Rise's Athlete of the Day for Nov. 2, 2010. She also competed in basketball, volleyball and field hockey for the Spartans. Genovese played three years for the New Jersey Intensity under Coach Kevin O'Donnell, helping the squad earn a trip to the Sweet 16 at Nationals.
Personal: Corrin Genovese was born on July 28, 1993 in Buffalo, N.Y. to parents Tony and Karen Genovese. Her mother, Karen, is a teacher. She has two siblings, a brother, Garrett, and a sister, Maddi. Garrett played baseball for Niagara University, while her sister Maddi plays lacrosse for Winthrop. Corrin is a pre-communications major and aspires to be an ESPN Broadcaster after graduation.
