Athlete Information > Derek Blackwood

Derek Blackwood

• Previous School: Jackson State CC
• Hometown: Medon, Tenn.
• Height: 5-9
• Weight: 190
• Birthdate: May 15
• Before Union: Blackwood transferred to Union from Jackson State Community College where he played two seasons. He posted a .254 average with 18 RBI and one homerun as the leadoff hitter. He also played in every game as an outfielder, making just one error. Blackwood prepped at South Side High School in Jackson. He helped lead the team to three district and region titles, along with a state runner-up finish in 2003.

News Release(s)

• 5/11/2009 - Union baseball places three on All-Conference list, others receive honors
• 5/15/2008 - Former Jackson State and South Side standout signs with Union baseball

Member of the Following Team(s)

2010 Men's Baseball

• Number: 23
• Class: Senior
• Position: OF

2009 Men's Baseball

• Number: 23
• Class: Junior
• Position: OF

Photo Gallery

10/3/09 - Derek Blackwood, fall scrimmage game. (ID: 11853) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large	05/13/09 - Derek Blackwood. 2009 NAIA Baseball National Tournament Opening Round. (ID: 11345) - Uncredited Large | X-Large	04/17/09 - Derek Blackwood (ID: 11159) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large	01/23/09 - Derek Blackwood (ID: 11246) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large