RICHIE DEAN #1

OF, BS/TR, 5-11, 190, Junior

Vienna, Virginia

James Madison High School

Switch-hitter who ranks as one of the most improved hitters on the team since last season...expected to contend for the starting job in right field vacated by the graduation of Chris Valdes...also could see time at DH. 2001‹ Filled in for the injured Chris Valdes in right field in the last eight games of the season...batted .220 with eight RBI...went 2-for-3 with and RBI and two runs scored in 9-7 loss to Charlotte. 2000 ‹ Saw action in 23 games in centerfield and as a pinch runner.

High School/Personal: Played under Mark Gjoumand at James Madison High School...named first team all-district and all-region as a senior...full name is Richard Paul Dean...son of Richard and Susan Dean...born August 11, 1980, in Charlottesville, Virginia...political science major.