March 20, 2006
IRVING, Texas - UCF freshman outfielder Dave DiNatale was named Conference USA's Hitter of the Week by the league office Monday. DiNatale is the first Golden Knight to earn the weekly honor from Conference USA.
DiNatale led UCF to a 4-1 week, batting .429 (9-for-21) over the five games. He hit safely in each game, producing an extra-base hit in each of the first four outings. DiNatale had two doubles, two triples and five RBI. He also stole two bases, scored five runs and recorded 15 total bases for a .714 slugging percentage.
For the season, DiNatale leads UCF in batting (.365), hits (27), doubles (8), total bases (39), slugging percentage (.527) and on-base percentage (.440).
The Golden Knights return to the diamond Tuesday at Bethune-Cookman. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. from Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach.