University of Delaware Athletics
Hall of Fame
Dan Hammer
- Induction:
- 2017
- Class:
- 1996
DANIEL G. “DAN” HAMMER
Baseball (1993-96)
Baseball Assistant Coach (1997-2005)
Baseball Associate Head Coach (2006-Present)
As an outstanding player and well-respected coach, Dan Hammer has played an integral part in the success of University of Delaware baseball for nearly three decades.
A native of North East, Md., Dan was a standout infielder for the Blue Hens in 1993-96 for Hall of Fame head coach Bob Hannah and led the squad to a record of 158-60, two conference titles, and NCAA Tournament appearances in 1995 and 1996.
He served as co-captain for the two NCAA Tournament teams, was named All-Region in 1994, was twice named All-North Atlantic Conference, was selected team Most Valuable Player in 1996, and was a member of the NCAA Regional All-Tournament team in 1996.
A 1996 UD graduate (engineering technology and technical management), Dan finished his illustrious playing career with 26 home runs, a .360 batting average, and a .536 on-base percentage and ranked among the all-time Delaware Top 10 in games played (203), at-bats (717), runs (217), hits (258), doubles (62), total bases (412), and walks (144).
He joined the Blue Hens coaching staff in 1997 and was promoted to associate head coach for head coach and UD Athletics Hall of Famer Jim Sherman in 2006.
During his coaching tenure, he has led the Blue Hens to 17 winning seasons, five conference titles, and NCAA appearances in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2017. In all, 37 Blue Hens players have gone on to play at the professional level during his time at UD, with several of those players reaching the Major Leagues.
Class of 2017: Art Mayer, Edgar Johnson, Dan Hammer, Sandy Gibney, Jenni Buckley, Courtney Batts
Baseball (1993-96)
Baseball Assistant Coach (1997-2005)
Baseball Associate Head Coach (2006-Present)
As an outstanding player and well-respected coach, Dan Hammer has played an integral part in the success of University of Delaware baseball for nearly three decades.
A native of North East, Md., Dan was a standout infielder for the Blue Hens in 1993-96 for Hall of Fame head coach Bob Hannah and led the squad to a record of 158-60, two conference titles, and NCAA Tournament appearances in 1995 and 1996.
He served as co-captain for the two NCAA Tournament teams, was named All-Region in 1994, was twice named All-North Atlantic Conference, was selected team Most Valuable Player in 1996, and was a member of the NCAA Regional All-Tournament team in 1996.
A 1996 UD graduate (engineering technology and technical management), Dan finished his illustrious playing career with 26 home runs, a .360 batting average, and a .536 on-base percentage and ranked among the all-time Delaware Top 10 in games played (203), at-bats (717), runs (217), hits (258), doubles (62), total bases (412), and walks (144).
He joined the Blue Hens coaching staff in 1997 and was promoted to associate head coach for head coach and UD Athletics Hall of Famer Jim Sherman in 2006.
During his coaching tenure, he has led the Blue Hens to 17 winning seasons, five conference titles, and NCAA appearances in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2017. In all, 37 Blue Hens players have gone on to play at the professional level during his time at UD, with several of those players reaching the Major Leagues.
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Class of 2017: Art Mayer, Edgar Johnson, Dan Hammer, Sandy Gibney, Jenni Buckley, Courtney Batts
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