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Previous Experience: Mallari is a sophomore transfer from San Diego City College ... Pacific Coast Athletic Conference Second Team ... hit .361 with three home runs, four doubles, five triples, 32 runs scored, 25 runs batted in, and 10 stolen bases across 108 at-bats in 35 games played with SDCC ... three-year varsity letter winner in softball at Del Norte High School ... had a breakout junior season, hitting .293 with two homers, two doubles, 19 runs scored, six runs batted in, and 17 stolen bases over 41 at-bats in 32 games played ... competed for two club teams, EC Bullets and Athletics Mercado SD, each for two years.

Personal: Ari Mallari was born in La Jolla, Calif. ... parents are Luanne and Noe (Jr.) Mallari ... has one sister, Kaili ... hopes to become a graphic designer ... favorite movie is Coraline ... favorite food is chicken ... favorite music is R&B and alt rock ... favorite sport moment was an over-the-fence catch in travel ball ... favorite team is the San Diego Padres ... enjoys art, photography, and bass ... Graphic Design major.