Adam returns to the Mountaineers for his second season after coming from Richmond, Rhode Island where he played at Chariho Regional High School. Last year, he led the team with 9 doubles and was 2nd on the team in slugging at .438. The right-hander was also strong on the mound, holding a 1.88 ERA over the last 10 games of the season. The first-year captain stays focused and hard-working in the classroom as well, making President's List and earning the highest GPA for all SVC male athletes in the 2007-2008 school year. The Psychology major is the son of Thomas and Linda Northup.
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% |
| .258 | 30-29 | 89 | 15 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 39 | .438 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 0 | .409 | 2 | 0 | 2-2 | 105 | 27 | 13 | .910 |