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Pat Dameron
Junior
Infielder
Dublin, Pa./Pennridge

At Delaware: Will start as a corner outfielder for the Blue Hens.

2009: Started 47 games at second base for the Blue Hens • ranked second on the team with a .475 on-base percentage and 17 doubles • stood third with a .362 batting average • recorded a season-high five hits against Hofstra on April 10 • also knocked in four and scored three times against the Pride • posted a season-best five RBI and added four hits, including a home run, in the 13-4 victory over VCU to clinch a playoff berth in the regular season finale • notched multiple hits in four straight games from April 5-10 • posted a pair of hits in each of the final two contests during the CAA Tournament • launched a two-run shot in the team’s victory over Northeastern during the second day of the playoffs.

2008: Led all Delaware freshmen with 46 games played, including 43 starts • a versatile defender, split time between second and third base as well as the outfield • also made one appearance on the mound, recording an out against Princeton in the second game of a doubleheader on March 1 • went 2-for-2 with a double and run scored in his first career start against the Tigers • slammed his first career home run during a 4-for-5 performance against Saint Joseph’s on March 25 • also scored three runs and added three RBI in the victory over the Hawks • also went deep against James Madison on April 13 and Temple on May 7 • finished with four RBI and two runs scored against the Owls • posted 11 multi-hit efforts during the year • went on a season-long five-game hitting streak from April 12-20 • swiped his first career base against Princeton on March 2 and eventually finished the year with three steals.

High School: Three-year starter at Pennridge High School for coach Tom Nuneviller • pitched and played shortstop • team captain and first-team All-State and All-League selection as a senior in 2007 • led the team to a 20-5 record and the conference championship.

Personal: Patrick Robert "Pat" Dameron • son of Bill and Pat Dameron • older brother Blair plays baseball at West Chester • business major at Delaware.