University of Delaware Athletics
2020 Baseball Roster
Zach Lesher
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Newark, Del.
- Position:
- Infield
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 165
- High School:
- Newark Charter School
- Major:
- Undeclared
2020 SEASON
• Started four games and made 12 appearances as a sophomore.
• Had a pinch-hit, walk-off single against UMass Lowell (3/1).
• Roped an RBI double as a pinch hitter against Rider (3/8).
2019 SEASON
• Appeared in 49 games with 34 starts, primarily at third base in his freshman season.
• Collected 27 hits, six doubles and a triple while scoring 15 runs and driving home 10 RBIs.
• Carried a .963 fielding percentage at the hot corner.
• Had a breakout 3-for-4 day against Lehigh (3/26) with a double, an RBI and a pair of runs scored.
• Put together a 3-for-5 performance at UMBC (5/7) with a double, two RBIs and a run.
2018 SEASON
• Did not see action in 2018 and retained freshman eligibility.
HIGH SCHOOL
• Played baseball and basketball at Newark Charter High School
• Played baseball for his dad Brian
• Member of the inaugural varsity baseball program in Newark Charter history
• Three-time captain
• Three-year baseball starter and two-year basketball starter
• Earned All-State Honorable Mention for his baseball accomplishments his sophomore and senior seasons
• Two-time All-Conference first-team selection in baseball and second-team selection in basketball
PERSONAL
• Zachary "Zach" John Lesher
• Born January 29, 1999
• Son of Brian and Stephanie Lesher, both of whom attended Delaware
• Dad Brian played baseball at UD (1989-92) and played five seasons in the Majors for the Seattle Mariners, Oakland A's and Toronto Blue Jays
• Brother is also a member of the team
• Enjoys playing basketball and hanging out with friends and family
• Lists the Philadelphia Eagles and 76ers as his favorite teams
