DEREK NORMAN #2

INF/C, BR/TR, 6-0, 190, Sophomore

Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville West High School

Outstanding, versatile player who is expected to start at third base this year but will also see action at shortstop and catcherŠwork at shortstop will come when Danny Rueckel pitches on Sundays...also gives Furman a quality catcher...has excellent all-around baseball ability, including good hands, quick feet, range, accurate throwing arm, and a productive bat...figures to be a major presence in the Paladin lineup, providing needed power and consistency. 2001 ‹ Became the fourth player in Furman history to garner Southern Conference Freshman-of the-Year honors...named second team all-conference as a third basemanŠalso saw action at shortstop, catcher, and designated hitter...started in 51 games...batted .362 with 42 RBI and five home runsŠbatting average was second highest on team, trailing only Adam Etherington's .363 standard...fielded at a steady .949 clip in his multiple roles...went 3-for-5 with two RBI and three runs scored in leading the Paladins to a 5-4 win over nationally fifth-ranked South Carolina...went 4-for-5 with a triple, home run, and three runs scored in 16-7 win over Wofford...had 26 multi-hit games.

High School/Personal: 2000 graduate of Knoxville West High School...coached by Chris Lindsey...made all region team in 1999 and 2000 ...full name is Derek Anthony Norman...parents are Rex and Jani Norman...born February 21, 1982 in Knoxville, Tennessee.