Dave brings his glove and leadership back to the Mountaineers as a sophomore first year captain. Previously playing at American International College, he comes from Broadalbin-Perth High School in Gloversville, New York. Dave was second on the team last year in assists with 78, helping turn 16 double plays. The Sports Management major also doesn't mind taking one for the team, getting hit 16 times last year, ranking him third in the nation for DIII. The son of David and Barb Gage, Dave earned Second-Team AD3I All-American honors in 2008.
2008 Season Totals:
| AVG. | GP-GS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | SLG% | BB | HP | SO | GDP | OB% | SF | SH | SB-ATT | PO | A | E | FLD% |
| .294 | 33-33 | 109 | 22 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 40 | .367 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 0 | .447 | 1 | 0 | 4-5 | 68 | 78 | 15 | .907 |