University of San Francisco Athletics

GENERAL CAPSULE - Converted to a submarine left-hander... goodanswer in middle innings... can also provide a good look late ingames; a setup artist out of the bullpen.

AT USF (2002) - Only saw 2.2 innings of action due toinjury.

AT USF (2001) - Redshirted due to shoulder injury.

AT USF (2000) - Made 12 appearances on the mound in his firstseason on the Hilltop... posted a 1-2 record and 12 strikeouts...earned first collegiate victory against Sacramento State(4/11/00)... pitched 25.1 innings for the Dons.

PREP CAREER - Lettered four years varsity baseball for South SanFrancisco High School... also played one year of basketball andsoccer for the Warriors... lifetime member of the CSF... NationalHonor Society member... biggest sports thrill was throwing ano-hitter against rival high school team.

PERSONAL - Daniel J. Della Maggiora... goal for the season is tocontribute in any way to make the team successful... chose toattend USF to play baseball and to receive a quality education...favorite sports hero is Greg Maddux... favorite musical artist isDave Matthews Band... parents are Gary and Margita DellaMaggiora... born August 23, 1981 in San Francisco.

GIARRATANO ON DELLA MAGGIORA - "Dan will help solidify the depthof our left-handed bullpen we need so much for the season."