INSIDE THE COACH'S BOX
'Yuke has continued to put in a lot of work both on and off the field and has proven his dedication to our program. He had a solid fall season after battling through injuries most of last year and will continue to give us depth in the outfield. Drew exemplifies what it means to be a Penn State student-athlete.' AS A R-SOPHOMORE IN 2010: Game-By-Game Statistics | 2010 Media Guide Bio
Backup outfielder did not see action in 2010.
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Redshirt season. AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008: Saw action in five games and earned hits in only two career at-bats while finishing with one run scored ... First-career hit came against #5 Miami (3/11) ... Had a pinch hit later that day against Connecticut (3/11) ... Pinch ran and scored against Bethune-Cookman (3/15). HIGH SCHOOL: Played on the varsity team at State College Area High School for just one season, as a senior ... Helped lead team to a 19-5 record and the District 6 championship ... Led squad in hitting (.477) and was named First Team All-MAC and Third Team All-CPL ... A faculty scholar and member of the high honor roll every semester. PERSONAL: Full name is Drew Colin Yukelson ... Born on December 22, 1988 in State College, Pa. ... Parents are Dave and Marla Yukelson ... Brother of Adam (26) an Josh (24), a Penn State alum ... Father is a sports psychologist for Penn State athletics ... Double majoring in management and philosophy. ON CHOOSING PENN STATE: 'Penn State has a vibrant and involved student body coupled with a world class faculty, athletic department and facilities. No other school can compare.'
YUKELSON'S CAREER STATISTICS
| Year | AVG | GP-GS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | SLG | BB | HBP | OBP | SB-ATT | PO-A-E | FLD% |
| 2009 | 1.000 | 5-0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0-0 | 0-0-0 | -- |
| 2010 | .000 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0-0 | -- |
| Total | 1.000 | 5-0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0-0 | 0-0-0 | -- |
CAREER AGAINST...Team GP Avg. AB R H BB 2B 3B HR RBI SBB. Cookman 1 -- 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Connecticut 1 1.000 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Lehigh 1 -- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Miami 1 1.000 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0OHIO STATE 1 -- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 02010 Opponents in Bold CAPS
GETTING TO KNOW DREW
Nickname: Yuke
Major & Why: Business Management - a major that covers a multitude of fields and allows the opportunity to motivate growth in others. Philosophy - intellectually stimulating area of study that gives me new and extraordinary ways to view current events and everyday situations
Favorite Thing About Penn State: The atmosphere & the people
Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The field itself
Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Albert Pujols
Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Basketball
Favorite Athletic Memory at Penn State: Getting my first base hit against UConn my freshman year
Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Kobe Bryant
Favorite Pro Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Vin Scully
Favorite Musical Artist: Death Cab for Cutie
Favorite Movie: Wedding Crashers
Favorite TV Show: Curb Your Enthusiasm
Favorite Website: Facebook.com
Favorite Food: Chinese
Hobbies: Music, being with friends
Childhood Idol: My family
Place I'd Like To Visit: The Caribbean
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate most of it to charity
After Penn State, I Would Like To: Live in Southern California, by the beach