On D'Alessandro: Southpaw who will see time on the mound for the Terps ... will be mainly used out of the bullpen.

At Mater Dei: Excellent all-around athlete who lettered four years in baseball and football along with two seasons in basketball ... captain of the baseball team his junior and senior campaigns ... selected team MVP his sophomore and junior years ... batted .455 with 14 homers during his career at Mater Dei ... also recorded a 12-6 record on the mound … high school coach was Rick Stimpson.

Personal: Born June 13, 1982 ... parents are Beth Anne and Daniel D'Alessandro ... has yet to select a major ... recruited by St. Louis, St. John's and Wake Forest before choosing the Terps ... chose Maryland due to its academics and the chance to play in the ACC.

Eric D'Alessandro Class: Freshman Hometown: Middletown, N.J. High School: Mater Dei Height / Weight: 5-11 / 185 Position: First Base/Pitcher Birthdate: 06/13/1982