Wayne State University Athletics

2001: Recorded first collegiate hit at Hillsdale on May 11 ... walked in the second game of the twinbill ... missed all of April with an injury ... made his lone start as a designated hitter.

2000: Was limited to four games with seven at-bats due to an injury ... threw out one of two opposing base stealers.

1999: Attended Valparaiso University but did not compete on the baseball team.

Pre-College: Was a three-year letterwinner for coach Art Marcell ... three-time all-district, all-area and all-league selection ... earned first-team all-state accolades as a senior as well as first-team all-region and team most valuable player ... was a three-time academic all-league honoree ... also played football and basketball.

Personal: Full name-Jeremy Scott VanDam ... born Dec. 4, 1979, in Ann Arbor ... son of Craig and Christine VanDam ... father played baseball and basketball at Eastern Michigan (1964-67) ... has one sister, Emily ... majoring in political science ... member of the Golden Key National Honor Society and Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) ... named to the Athletic Director[apos]s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 1999 and Fall 2000 ... named to the Coach[apos]s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2000 and Fall 2002.