25 Will Gumm
25 - Will Gumm
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200
Year: Sr.
Hometown: Colleyville, TX
High School: Pendleton
Position: RHP
Major: Political Science
Bats/Throws: R/R
Parents: Bill & Ranee

Senior (2010):

Gumm saved a team-best two games during his senior campaign, and finished the year with an earned run average of 2.74 and a record of 0-2.  He made 18 appearances during the season, the second most on the squad.  Gumm's batting average against of .234 was the second lowest on the squad, and he struck out 12 batters in 23 innings pitched.  He excelled with runners on base, holding opponents to a .143 batting average (seven-for-49) and opposing batters were just two-for-22 for a .091 batting average with two outs.  Gumm finishes his Emory career fourth in school history with 21 games finished, fifth with 60 appearances, ninth with four saves and 15th with a .244 batting average against. 

Junior (2009):

Gumm had a strong season out of the bullpen for Emory in 2009, recording a 1.35 earned run average in nine appearances.  He pitched 13.1 innings, striking out six, while holding opponents to a .163 batting average.  Gumm had a five-outing streak where he did not allow a hit or a run from March 14th through April 7th, stretching nine and a third innings and culminating with a four and a third inning relief effort against Oglethorpe University.

Sophomore (2008):

Gumm went 0-2 with a 7.04 earned run average over 14 appearances, matching his career-best with 12 strikeouts in 10 less innings pitched.  He picked up a two-inning save in his first appearance of the year, holding Millsaps College scoreless in a 4-1 victory on February 17th.  Gumm earned his second save of the campaign with an inning and a third of perfect pitching against LaGrange College on March 5th. 

Freshman (2007):

Gumm was one of the most impactful freshmen for Emory in 2007.  He pitched in 19 games out of the bullpen, the second most out of any of the Eagles' relief pitchers.  Gumm went 3-0 during the season with a 2.81 earned run average and 12 strikeouts over 25.2 innings.  During the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament, Gumm pitched 5.1 innings, giving up two runs on five hits in two starts, and earned the win against the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, allowing the Eagles to advance to the National Championship game.  He earned a victory in his first career outing, pitching three scoreless inning of relief against York College (Pa.).

Career Statistics:

Year G-GS W L S SO ERA
2007 19-0 3 0 0 12 2.81
2008 14-0 0 2 2 12 7.04
2009 9-0 0 0 0 6 1.35
2010 18-1 0 2 2 12 2.74
TOTAL 60-1 3 4  4  42  3.38

Prior to Emory:

Attended Pendleton High School where he played on the baseball team for four seasons... Recorded a 3.18 earned run average with 15 strikeouts and two shutouts during the 2005 season... Hit .321 with four homeruns and 14 runs batted in during the 2006 season... Named to the "Who's Who Among High School Student Athletes" list from 2004-2006... Coached by Mark Morawksi... Also played basketball and football in high school.

Personal:

Born on October 20, 1987.

Quote:

"Emory offers the best combination of athletics and academics, not to mention it is located in one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the South."