6 Matt Fennell
6 - Matt Fennell
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190
Year: So.
Hometown: Baldwinsville, NY
High School: Christian Brothers
Position: C
Major: Creative Writing
Bats/Throws: S/R
Parents: Tim Fennell & Judith Mayne

Freshman (2008):

Fennell appeared in 10 games during the season for the Eagles, making two starts.  The catcher hit .200 for the campaign with one run batted in and one run scored.  Fennell picked up a pinch-hit RBI single during the Eagles' 17-4 win over Huntingdon College on March 2nd.

Career Statistics:

Year G-GS R HR RBI AVG SB-ATT
2008 10-2 1 0 1 .200 0-0
2009 18-3 3 0 2 .150 0-0
TOTAL 28-5 4 0 3 .167 0-0

 

Prior to Emory:

Attended Christian Brothers Academy, where he played on the baseball team for three seasons, serving as the team's captain during his senior season... Batted at least .340 in each of his three seasons on the team... Led the team to league championships in 2005 and 2006, and a sectional championship in 2006... Was coached by Tom Ootterer... Also played football in high school.

Personal:

Born on March 6, 1989.

Quote:

"I chose Emory the combination of the coach's interest and availability, the baseball program, the weather and the creative writing and english departments."