Sophomore (2010):

O'Connor emerged as one of Emory's top offensive threats during the 2010 season, earning all-UAA first team recognition for his play during the year.  He finished third on the team with a .375 batting average, while leading all Emory players with 37 runs batted in, three triples, and a .594 slugging percentage.  In addition, he was second on the squad with 13 doubles and third with three home runs.  O'Connor led all qualifying Emory players with a .429 batting average against right handed pitchers (39-for-91), in addition to having the most multiple hit games (18) and multiple RBI games (13).  He hit his first career home run on February 28th against LaGrange College, going three-for-four during the game to help Emory to an 8-5 win.  O'Connor drove in a career-high five runs on March 5th against Denison University, going two-for-four with a doubles and a triple.

Freshman (2009):

O'Connor played in 39 of Emory's 42 games during his freshman season, making 36 starts.  He finished the year with a .262 batting average, while scoring 30 runs and driving in 13.  He finished second on the team with 26 walks, raising his season on base percentage to .400.  O'Connor also stole nine bases on 14 attempts during the campaign.  In the field, O'Connor spent most of his time at second base, while also making four appearances at shortstop, and recorded just four errors for a .975 fielding percentage.  He reached in 33 of the 39 games he played in during the season, picking up five multiple hit games.  O'Connor recorded a season-best three hits against North Carolina Wesleyan on February 21st, going three-for-five with two runs scored and an RBI.

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Prior to Emory:

Played on the Cherry Creek High School baseball team for four seasons... Was coached by Marc Johnson.

Personal:

Born on November 21, 1989.

Quote:

"I chose Emory because of its unique combination of academic prestige and a nationally competitive baseball program."