David Decker
Third Base 12
Ht/Wt
6'
0"
|
185 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Herndon, 
Virginia
Last School
George Mason Univ.
Roster Years
1995-1998


Personal

Born in Malad, Idaho., ... parents are David and Nancy ... younger brother also played baseball at Ricks College ... is an Eagle Scout ... served a Church mission call to San Jose, California. ... majoring in marketing/communications with a minor in business management ... married Kristen Ane Bowman.

Before BYU

Prepped at Oakton High where he was all-league and selected as athlete of the year ... lettered twice in baseball and basketball.

Stats

Year    Avg.   G-GS   AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   RBI    TB   BB   SO  SB-SBA
1997   .420   47-41  169   63   71   14    0    5    48   100   30   16   6-8
1998   .331   35-30  124   30   41   12    1    2    26    61   13   15   4-5
BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 1996

  • As a freshman at Ricks College he had 56 hits, 11 doubles and batted .373
  • Second team all-region 18, first team All-Scenic West Athletic Conference as a second baseman
  • Led Ricks in batting and Vikings won the district and advance to regional playoffs
Sophmore Year

Junior Year 1997

  • Academic All-Western Athletic Conference
  • Among the NCAA's top batters, ending season with .420 batting average
  • Batted .405 in WAC games
  • Tied school record with seven at bats in a game at Grand Canyon University
Senior Year 1998

  • Started 13 of 16 WAC games, batting .321 in league action
Graduate Year

Redshirt Year 1995

  • At George Mason University
Medical Redshirt Year 1995