
2012 (Freshman):Led the team with a .422 on base percentage...started 23 games at DH...led all true freshman on the team in batting average, at-bats, hits and runs...hit a go-ahead two-run double in the ninth inning to give ASU the win on the road at Gonzaga May 13...had a pinch-hit, two-out RBI single in the ninth inning to tie the game at six runs apiece in an eventual loss at Washington St. April 29...hit his first career home run vs. Utah Valley March 14...had a season-high four RBI vs. Western Michigan Feb. 19 in his first career start...took a season and team-high four walks in a win over Utah on May 5.
High School: A 2011 graduate of Gilbert High School...earned three letters in baseball, four in football and one in basketball...was the baseball team captain during his senior season...was named First Team All-State as a senior...his senior season hit .493 with 14 home runs.
MLB Draft: Was a 46th round pick (1,398th overall) of the Colorado Rockies in the 2011 MLB Draft.
Personal: Plans to major in communications...son of Wade and Candice Causey of Gilbert...has three siblings...says 61* is his favorite movie...lists Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson as his favorite athlete...would love to attend a FIFA World Cup...born March 6, 1993...full name is Nathaniel James Causey.
Year | Avg. | GP | GS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SLG% | BB | HBP | SO | GDP | OBP | SB | SBA | PO | A | E | F% |
2012 | .288 | 31 | 23 | 80 | 13 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | .400 | 19 | 1 | 24 | 0 | .422 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Career Highs at Arizona State:
Hits | 3 | vs Gonzaga, 5/12/12 |
RBI | 4 | vs Western Michigan, 2/19/12 |
Runs | 2 | vs Utah, 5/5/12 |
Walks | 4 | vs Utah, 5/5/12 |
At Bats | 5 | twice, last, vs Gonzaga, 5/12/12 |