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David Thomas
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04/18/2013 Air Force to play Five Games at Fresno StateFalcons play back-to-back doubleheaders in April 19-21 series in Fresno, Calif. 04/13/2013 Air Force With 10-9 Walk-Off Win Over San Diego State SaturdayThorne hit by pitch with bases loaded to draw game-winning run in ninth. 04/12/2013 Air Force Downed 4-2 By San Diego State FridayWhite strikes out six in eight innings pitched. 02/28/2013 Air Force Baseball Travels To Snowbird ClassicFalcons take on four teams in three days, March 1-3, in Florida. 02/24/2013 Air Force Splits Sunday Doubleheader with Navy at Freedom ClassicFalcons fall 3-2 in game one and win 13-3 in game two.
HIGH SCHOOL (Fort Bend):Set school single-season records for home runs (10) and slugging (1.268)...helped lead Fort Bend to district title as a senior...two-time academic all-state...played summer ball for the Houston Heat, coached by Vinny Sinisi. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 31...nickname is DT...major is managment...on the Commandant's list twice and on the Dean's list...hobbies are learning new things...favorite food is chicken...favorite movie is Braveheart...person in history he'd like to meet is Jesus...credits his father as having the biggest influence on his sports career...son of Robert and Susan Thomas. Getting to know David:Something most people don't know about life at the Academy: We get paid every month. Who's had the biggest influence on your sports career and why: My dad, he's always supported me in all my activities. Most noteworthy thing(s) about your hometown: Best restaurants. Favorite MLB team: Texas Rangers. Favorite MLB player: Josh Hamilton. Pregame rituals: Prayer. What/who do you enjoy listening to? Rap. How did you spend your summer? Survival Training and jumping out of airplanes. Favorite quote: "There are no great heroes without great battles" -Anon Why I came to the Academy: "Above all, I came to the Academy so I could make a difference in other people's lives. By providing one of the best educations money can buy and being filled with top notch facilities, the academy positions you for success in the Air Force and in the business world. I also decided to go to the Academy because I felt the call to serve my country."
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