Derek Long Class: Junior Hometown: Jefferson City, Tenn. High School: Jefferson County Height / Weight: 6-0 / 200 Position: 1B

2008- 2nd Team All-Conference selection at 1B...Batted .352 with 44 runs scored...Started in 54 games...Fielding percentage of .991, committing only 4 errors in 447 chances.

2007- Appeared in 47 games...Batted .293 with 34 RBI's...Committed only 3 errors at 1B in 39 games started.

2006- Redshirted

HIGH SCHOOL- Jefferson County HS...Coached by Doug Seals...Selected All-State and All-Conference SR year...

PERSONAL- Son of Mike and Denene Long...Major-Health Care Administration...Grandfather played baseball at Univ. of Florida...Uncle played football with Buffalo Bills...Favorite player is David Wright...Favorite teams include Tampa Bay Bucaneers and Arizona Diamondbacks...Hobbies include fishing, camping and golfing...Favorite TV shows include The Office and That 70,s Show.