Senior (2007):

Cournoyer finishes his time at Emory as a rare blend of one of the most prolific power hitters in school history, in addition to being one of its best defensive players.  He concluded his senior season on the team batting .261 with two home runs and 21 runs batted in.  The biggest hit of his Emory career came during this season's Division III World Series, against Eastern Connecticut State University.  With the Eagles facing elimination, and with two outs in a game tied in the bottom of the eighth inning, Cournoyer picked up a game-winning RBI single to give Emory the victory.  He experienced success throughout the season as a pinch hitter, finishing the year seven-for-11 (.636) coming off the bench to hit.  The first baseman and designated hitter swatted a pinch-hit grand slam against Huntingdon College (Ala.) on April 19th.  Cournoyer concludes his Emory career with 10 home runs (11th in school history), a .288 batting average and 74 runs batted in, including a .347 batting average, five home runs and 21 runs batted in over 21 career conference games.  In addition, his career .986 fielding percentage places him fifth all time in school history. 

Junior (2006):

Appeared in 36 contests for Emory, batting .322.  For the year he finished with 29 hits, including 22 RBI and 18 runs scored.  Also finished with four home runs and six doubles.  Against Huntingdon College (Ala.) on April 11, he finished 3-5, knocking in four RBI and scoring two runs.  Had a homerun during the contest.

Sophomore (2005):

In the University Athletic Association (UAA) tournament, the sophomore first baseman slugged his way to second-team all-conference honors. He opened the tournament by setting the UAA record for most RBI in a tournament game, knocking in six runs against Case Western Reserve University (Ohio). He also tied the tournament record with three home runs over the six games. Cournoyer led the Eagles in home runs and finished second in RBI and doubles. Cournoyer also homered in three straight games (March 6, 11 and 12).

Freshman (2004):

Cournoyer batted .286 (10-for-35) with three doubles and six RBI. He led the team with three pinch hits in 10 at bats.

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Prior to Emory:

Attended Coral Reef Senior High School, where he played on the baseball team for four seasons... Served as the captain of the team during his junior and senior seasons... Was coached by Dave Bisceglia.

Personal:

Born on July 8, 1985.

Quote:

"I came here to help bring a national championship to Emory."