Junior (2013):

Gross was a key relief pitcher for the Eagles during the 2013 season, going 1-0 with a 4.34 ERA.  Over his 12 relief appearances, the third-most on the team, Gross struck out 14 batters and held opponents to a .304 batting average in 18.2 innings of work.  The right-handed pitcher made two long relief appearances during the UAA tournament, allowing just one earned run and striking out four over 5.2 innings pitched during the conference championships.  He picked up his first collegiate victory on Match 12^th against Rochester, and matched his career-high with four strikeouts against NCAA Tournament participant Case Western Reserve on March 10^th.  Gross also notched a perfect inning of relief work against Berry on April 9^th and struck out three batters with a scoreless inning against Maryville on April 17^th.  Lefties batted just .188 (three-for-16) against Gross during the season.

Sophomore (2012):

Gross appeared in four games out of the bullpen for the Eagles during his first year on the squad, striking out seven batters and walking just three over 6.2 innings of work.  Opponents hit just .250 (four-for-16) against Gross with runners on base.  Gross pitched a shutout innings against Piedmont College on February 18th, his first appearance as an Eagle.

Career Statistics:

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Prior to Emory:

Played on the Mamaroneck High School baseball team for four seasons, serving as the team captain during his senior year... Named to the 2010 all-league team and the Diamond 9 team for a combination of athletics and academics... Helped his team to state championships in his sophomore and junior years... Recorded a 1.30 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 26 innings his senior year... Coached by Mike Chiapparelli.

Personal:

Born August 22, 1992.

Why he chose Emory:

"I chose Emory for its excellent academics and baseball program."