University of Delaware Athletics
Graeber, Lesher Receive CAA Preseason Accolades
2/5/2025 11:05:00 AM | Baseball
RICHMOND, Va. - Outfielder Aaron Graeber and infielder Brett Lesher from the University of Delaware baseball team were named to the Coastal Athletic Association's (CAA) Preseason Team, the league announced on Wednesday.
Graeber made a big impact for the Blue Hens in 2024. He led the squad in batting average (.312) and hits (62). He hit 14 home runs, drove in 52 runs, 13 doubles, two triples, 31 walks. During the season, he had 18 multi-hit games, including a four hit game against North Carolina A&T on April 19, 2024. He also had a 16 game hit streak during the season from April 19 through May 16. He received second team All-CAA honors in the spring.Â
Lesher had a breakout year with UD and set new career highs in several categories in 2024, including batting average (.296), hits (53), doubles (10), home runs (seven), and RBI's (43). He was named an All-CAA Honorable Mention last spring.Â
In the CAA Preseason Poll, the Blue Hens were picked to finish fifth.
1. UNCW (8 first-place votes) 117
2. Charleston (3 first-place votes) 109
3. Northeastern (1 first-place vote) 107
4. Campbell 78
 5. Delaware 77
6. Elon 70
7. Stony Brook 56
8. William & Mary 55
9. Hofstra 51
10. North Carolina A&T 37
11. Monmouth 19
12. Towson 16
The Blue Hens open the season with a three-game road series against Florida Atlantic from Feb. 14-16.
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Graeber made a big impact for the Blue Hens in 2024. He led the squad in batting average (.312) and hits (62). He hit 14 home runs, drove in 52 runs, 13 doubles, two triples, 31 walks. During the season, he had 18 multi-hit games, including a four hit game against North Carolina A&T on April 19, 2024. He also had a 16 game hit streak during the season from April 19 through May 16. He received second team All-CAA honors in the spring.Â
Lesher had a breakout year with UD and set new career highs in several categories in 2024, including batting average (.296), hits (53), doubles (10), home runs (seven), and RBI's (43). He was named an All-CAA Honorable Mention last spring.Â
In the CAA Preseason Poll, the Blue Hens were picked to finish fifth.
1. UNCW (8 first-place votes) 117
2. Charleston (3 first-place votes) 109
3. Northeastern (1 first-place vote) 107
4. Campbell 78
 5. Delaware 77
6. Elon 70
7. Stony Brook 56
8. William & Mary 55
9. Hofstra 51
10. North Carolina A&T 37
11. Monmouth 19
12. Towson 16
The Blue Hens open the season with a three-game road series against Florida Atlantic from Feb. 14-16.
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FOLLOW ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Delaware baseball, follow the Blue Hens on X, Instagram, and like on Facebook.
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