32 Connor McGuiness
32 - Connor McGuiness
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180
Year: So.
Hometown: Arlington, VA
High School: St. Stephen's & St. Agnes
Position: LHP
Major: Undecided
Bats/Throws: L/L
Parents: Kevin & Katherine McGuiness

Sophomore (2010):

McGuiness appeared in 12 games during the 2010 season, 11 of which were out of the bullpen, and recorded a 7.48 earned run average.  In his 21.2 innings pitched, he struck out 11 batters, while aopponents hit just .277 off McGuiness.  With two outs in an inning, opponents were just three-for-20 against the southpaw for a .150 batting average.  He was the only Emory pitcher to throw in both of the team's shutouts during the season, throwing a perfect inning with a strikeout during Emory's 11-0 win over York College (Pa.) on February 27th, and three one-hit innings during the team's 5-0 win over Atlanta Christian College on April 21st.  McGuiness also threw four hitless, shutout innings of relief against Oglethorpe University on April 7th, striking out two batters.

Freshman (2009):

McGuiness appeared in 13 games for Emory during his freshman season, making four starts.  He finished the campaign with a 1-3 record and a 6.26 earned run average, while striking out 21 batters in 27.1 innings.  McGuiness earned his first collegiate win on April 8th with two scoreless innings against Oglethorpe University.  He picked up his first save on February 21st against North Carolina Wesleyan, as he did not allow an earned run in four innings, giving up just three hits and striking out two.  McGuiness did not allow a run in his final four appearances of the season, stretching five and two thirds innings.

Career Statistics:

Year G-GS W L S SO ERA
2009 13-4 1 3 1 21 6.26
2010 12-1 0 0 0 11 7.48
TOTAL 25-5 1 3 1 32  6.80

Prior to Emory:

Played for three seasons on the St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School baseball team, serving as the team captain during his senior year... Named to the all-IAC team in 2007 and 2008, and to the all-State first team in 2008... Coached by Jim Supple... Also played soccer in high school.

Personal:

Born on October 22, 1989.

Quote

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