At Delaware: Will redshirt 2006 season with an injury.

High School: Two-year letterwinner at Oneonta High School for coach Joe Hughes • missed senior season due to injury • led team in hits and triples as a junior • also had the fifth-highest single-season batting average in school history (.492) • named to all-state fifth team • selected to play in Empire State Games.

Personal: Drue Garrison Thomas • born July 2, 1987 • son of John and Luann Thomas • enjoys fishing and basketball in free time • business marketing major at Delaware.