Senior (2021):

Made eight appearances as a senior, drawing five starting assignments…Went 5-for-15 with three RBI, three runs scored with four walks and two HBPs…Opened the season with a three-game hitting streak including a two-hit effort with one RBI in the season opening win at Huntingdon on March 13.

Junior (2020):

Played in 12 games and was a starter for seven contests…Collected six hits including two doubles and one home run…Drew five walks and had six RBI…Had a four-game streak with at least one RBI including back-to-back two RBI efforts against Piedmont (Feb. 26) and Covenant (Feb. 28)…Belted his first career home run in the team’s win at Covenant on Feb. 28.

Sophomore (2019):

Saw action in seven games off the bench as a sophomore, tallying one hit and two runs scored…Picked up a single and a run scored in the team’s defeat Berry on March 19^th.

Freshman (2018):

Played in eight games including three starts, recording two runs, one RBI and five walks…Made his season debut on February 6^th at LaGrange, tallying two walks…Drove in his first career RBI at Oglethorpe on April 10^th.

Career Statistics:

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Prior to Emory:

Was a four-year member of the Pine Crest School baseball program under Mike Green...Served as a team captain as a senior...2017 Florida League Challenge Tournament High School Invitational Champions...Made the Honor Roll all four years...Also participated in crew.

Personal:

Born on September 19th...Son of Jim Kessinger and Rosalind Ellis.

Why he chose Emory?

"I chose Emory University because I knew it'd be a school where I can get a great education while having a serious chance at competing for a national championship."