HECTOR URBANEJA (Pronounced Er-ban-ae-ha) QUICK FACTS: One of the hottest bats coming down the stretch in 2007, Hector Urbaneja should see ample playing time, either in the middle of the infield, or could even see time in a DH role.  Bats from the left side, and throws from the right.

 

AS A JUNIOR IN 2007: Proved to be a spark plug in the Tigers lineup ... In 49 games played (40 starts), Urbaneja finished the season with the third highest batting average on the team with a .341 mark ... Added 10 doubles, 2 triples, and 2 homeruns ... Was also 9 for 12 in stolen base attempts.

 

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2006: Finished hitting .283 in 49 games played ... Had 12 doubles and a triple on the year ... Saw most of his action at shortstop, finishing with a .949 fielding percentage ... 1st team All-Conference selection.

 

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2005: Started all 55 games as a true freshman ... Finished hitting .293, and added a career high 14 doubles ... Also was a perfect 6 for 6 in stolen bases ... Had 38 RBIs, good for his career high ... Second team All-Conference selection.

 

PERSONAL DATA: A Physical Education major, Hector Antonio Urbaneja was born on June 13th, 1983 and resides in Caracas, Venezula ... He has one brother, Nelson (30) ... His parents are Nelson Urbaneja and Bertha Perez ... Hobbies outside of Baseball include dancing, swimming, and cars ... Lists his father as his athletic inspiration ... Would like to play professional Baseball or coach Baseball at the college level after this season.

 

HECTOR URBANEJA IN A TIGER UNIFORM:

 

2005                        140                          41                            .293                         14

2006                        145                          41                            .283                         12

2007                        137                          49                            .358                         10