![Gabe Shivers](/images/bsb/Headshots/2011/Shivers.jpg?max_width=600&max_height=800)
Height: | 5-10 |
Weight: | 170 |
Year: | Jr. |
Hometown: | McDonough, GA |
High School: | Eagle's Landing Christian |
Position: | OF |
Major: | Education |
Bats/Throws: | L/R |
Parents: | Steve & Denise |
Junior (2010):
Shivers' first season as an Eagle was an extremely successful one, as the junior led all Emory players with a .421 batting average, 34 runs scored and 10 stolen bases on 13 attempts. He played in 36 games, making 30 starts, and accumulating six doubles and a triple among his 48 hits, while driving in 20 runs. Shivers also walked 16 times during the year, while striking out just 15 times. In the field, Shivers was perfect as the Eagles' centerfielder, converting all 79 of his chances with four outfield assists. On March 30th, Shivers set a school record for hits in a game, notching six hits (five singles and a double), while driving in four runs, scoring three, and stealing two bases. For his efforts during the season, Shivers was named to the all-UAA first team.
Career Statistics:
Year | G-GS | R | HR | RBI | AVG | SB-ATT |
2010 | 36-30 | 34 | 0 | 20 | .421 | 10-13 |
TOTAL | 36-30 | 34 | 0 | 20 | .421 | 10-13 |
Honors:
2010 | All-UAA | First Team | Outfield |
Prior to Emory:
Transferred from Young Harris College, where he played on the baseball team in 2009... Batted .455 with nine RBIs over 20 games... Played on the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy baseball team for four seasons... Hit .340 in 2007... Coached by Doug Campbell... Also ran cross-country in high school.
Personal:
Born May 23, 1989.
Quote:
"I chose Emory for the strong academic reputation and the chance to get better as a player."