NJ Kim was a four-year (2016-19) member of the Emory baseball program, appearing in a total of 92 games, 36 as a starter during his career. He posted a batting mark of .257, scored 38 runs, totaled 22 RBIs and stole 11 bases. The Eagles posted winning records in each of his four years, compiling an overall slate of 101-63, while making trips to the NCAA D-III Tournament on two occasions. During his time as a student-athlete, he served as the vice chairperson on the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Executive Board and was named Emory's Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2019. In the spring of 2020, he was awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, bestowed upon student-athletes who excel academically and athletically, while also serving as leaders in the community.
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