Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: 3-year returning letterman....Appeared in 22 games in 2021 with 15 starts behind the plate....4 multi-hit games and 1 multi-RBI game....Threw out 6 of 29 runners attempting to steal....Played in 13 contests as a sophomore (2020) with 11 starts....Threw out 3 of 13 runners attempting to steal....Reached base 40% of the time when leading off an inning....Appeared in 4 games as a freshman....Collected a hit in his only official at bat (3 walks)....Signed during the 2017 early signing period....A great student....Swings the bat well....Will compete for a starting role....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2018 (fall).

PERSONAL:

• Born Daulton Hammond Dabbs in Columbia, SC
• Graduate of Wilson Hall Academy, where he played under the direction of coach Adam Jarecki
• As a junior in 2017, batted .406 in 25 games with 28 hits, 30 runs scored, 14 RBIs, and a .623 slugging percentage
• Threw out 67 percent of attempted base stealers, picked off three baserunners at second base, allowed only four passed balls
• 4-year letterman
• All-Conference 2016, 2017, 2018
• North/South All-Star 2017, 2018
• Team's Defensive Player of the Year award 2016, 2018
• Team's Offensive Player of the Year award 2017
• High school Male Athlete of the Year
• Competed for the EvoShield Canes travel squad

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: mlb player  
• Favorite Superhero: Spider-Man
• Favorite Athlete:  Kyrie Irving
• Favorite Sports Team:  Brooklyn Nets 
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:  Benchwarmers 
• Favorite Food:  Steak
• Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach
• Twitter Handle: dabbsdaulton
• Instagram Account: _daultondabbs11
• Favorite Musical Artist: Alan Jackson 
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  The baseball facility 
• Favorite Off-Field Activity:  Dirt Track racing 
• Goals for Upcoming Season: Win championships 
• Why you first chose your sport: Was best at it 
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Forgetting your last mistake 
• Interesting Notes:  
• Brush With Greatness:  Caught a first pitch from baseball legend Bobby Richardson