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Senior pitcher helps younger players' transition to team
Runs scant versus new relief pitcher
JAMIE CWALINSKI
Issue date: 3/28/07 Section: Sports
As one of just three seniors on the baseball team, Adam McDaniel knows the importance of relating his experiences to "bring the young guys along."
Position: Relief Pitcher
Year: Senior
Hometown: Powder Springs
2007 Stats: 1-0, 2.47 ERA in five appearances
More information: A three-time Academic All-SEC selection, representative for baseball on the UGA Student-Athlete Academic Roundtable and named t SEC's Good Works TeamFor McDaniel, this has come to not only include aiding the Diamond Dogs' rookies in learning the ropes, but also serving as the team's primary ambassador off the field.
When he is not blowing away the competition on the mound, McDaniel, a three-time Academic All-SEC honoree, is representing the team on numerous academic councils and committees, most notably the UGA Student-Athlete Academic Roundtable.
"I've always felt that I have leadership qualities, so being on the councils and committees has always been attractive to me," he said. "I feel I can help people by sharing my experiences."
Whether aiding freshman athletes adjust to the transition of college sports or working area baseball camps and clinics, McDaniel believes the good nature of his work exists in the fact that "being there helps younger people deal with experiences of life."
Not too long ago, it was McDaniel himself who needed aid in making a transition.
When: 6:30 tonight
Where: Foley Field
Price: Free admission for students with UGA IDOriginally recruited by the Diamond Dogs as a third base prospect, McDaniel struggled to find consistent success in the lineup.
After batting .297 in 26 games as a freshman, McDaniel slumped as a regular starter to .222 his sophomore year.
ADAM MCDANIEL
Position: Relief Pitcher
Year: Senior
Hometown: Powder Springs
2007 Stats: 1-0, 2.47 ERA in five appearances
More information: A three-time Academic All-SEC selection, representative for baseball on the UGA Student-Athlete Academic Roundtable and named t SEC's Good Works Team
When he is not blowing away the competition on the mound, McDaniel, a three-time Academic All-SEC honoree, is representing the team on numerous academic councils and committees, most notably the UGA Student-Athlete Academic Roundtable.
"I've always felt that I have leadership qualities, so being on the councils and committees has always been attractive to me," he said. "I feel I can help people by sharing my experiences."
Whether aiding freshman athletes adjust to the transition of college sports or working area baseball camps and clinics, McDaniel believes the good nature of his work exists in the fact that "being there helps younger people deal with experiences of life."
Not too long ago, it was McDaniel himself who needed aid in making a transition.
DIAMOND DOGS VS. FURMAN
When: 6:30 tonight
Where: Foley Field
Price: Free admission for students with UGA ID
After batting .297 in 26 games as a freshman, McDaniel slumped as a regular starter to .222 his sophomore year.
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CoastalDawg
posted 3/28/07 @ 9:24 AM EST
Although the Diamond Dogs aren't having a stellar year, to say the least, it is great to see a positive side here. I trust that young Mr. McDaniel will continue to be a positive influence on team mates and others both in the field of sports and academics. (Continued…)
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