2013 HIGHLIGHTS
• Hit .269 with 54 hits and 27 RBI; only Hornet to see action in all 57 games
• Both HRs last season came on inside-the-park at home (GS vs. Chicago St. 2/15/13; 3-R HR
vs. Miss. Valley St. 3/30/13)
• First in SWAC in runs scored (56) total plate appearances (260)
• Second in SWAC and ninth in the nation in stolen bases (34)
• Had .405 on base percentage
2012 HIGHLIGHTS
• Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American; played in 50 games with 46 starts (38 CF, 6 RF, 2 LF)
• Ranked third on team with .288 average, first in runs scored (40), walks (24) and ranked first on
team, SWAC and sixth in nation in stolen bases (36)
• Had at least three steals in game six times, including career high four steals at MVSU (3/24/12-
gm 1)
• Went 3-for-4 with four runs scored, three RBI and three stolen bases at Florida A&M (3/14/12)
HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL
• Earned Gold Glove Honors, Unsung Hero Award and Rookie of the Year during HS career
• Hit .460 with eight home runs and 27 stolen bases as senior
• Born Richard Diante Amion Jr. on February 24, 1993
• Parents are Richard and Trinese Amion; has one brother, DiAndre
• Physical Therapy Major
CAREER HIGHS
|
At bats: |
5 (many times) last vs. Mississippi Valley State (5/4/13) |
|
Hits: |
3 (three times) last at Arizona (4/26/13) |
|
Runs Scored: |
4 (twice) last vs. Jackson State (4/14/12-gm 2) |
|
Doubles: |
1 (many times) last vs. Southern (5/16/13) |
|
Triples: |
1 vs. Chicago State (2/15/13) |
|
Home Runs: |
1 (twice) last vs. Mississippi Valley State (3/30/13) |
|
RBI: |
5 vs. Chicago State (2/15/13) |
|
Stolen Bases: |
4 (twice) last vs. Alabama A&M (5/9/13- gm 2) |
