Collin DeLome

Collin DeLome (Born December 18, 1985 in Buna, Texas) is a former Minor League Baseball outfielder. After an outstanding high school career at Buna High School Collin played his collegiate ball for Jim Gilligan at Lamar University, he was the Houston Astros third pick in the 2007 amateur entry draft. De Lome was the 2006 Southland Conference "Player and Hitter of the Year".
Lamar University
DeLome played three season for Lamar before entering the 2007 draft after his Junior season. Collin Found a home in the outfield after playing infield his high school career. Once adjusted to his new surroundings he would have a career most dream about. During his three years at Lamar Collin set season and career records at the plate. His 15 triples ranks first all time in school history. He set the single season record in 2005 with 9 triples. 2006 was his breakout year where he earned Southland Conference Player and Hitter of the Year awards. In 2006 he set five single season records. His .376 batting Average lead the team as well as 57 runs, 89 hits, 150 total bases and 237 at bats all were team highs. The 89 hits ranks him second in school history on the single season hits list. The 150 total bases tied the single season record and his 237 at bats ranks 4th in school history for a season. During the 2006 campaign he also managed to compile a 17 game hitting streak which ranks 4th all time in school history.
2007 Tri-City Vally Cats
Hit .300 with six homers and 28 RBIs in 65 games for Tri-City of the New York-Penn League.
2008 Lexington and Salem
DeLome split the season between Lexington of the South Atlantic League and Salem of the Carolina League, combining to hit .246 with 22 home runs and 71 RBIs over 129 ballgames. He homered in four straight games for Lexington, from April 16-20.
2009 Corpus Christi Hooks
DeLome spent the entire 2009 season at Double AA Corpus Christi hitting .255. A Texas League All-Star, DeLome showed his usual power-speed combination (20 homers, 15 steals).
2010-present
DeLome spent the entire 2010 season at Triple AAA Round Rock hitting .224 with 17 home runs 56 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. He spent 2012 and 2013 with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Awards/Honors
2007 NYP Mid-Season All-Star
2009 AA Texas League All-Star

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