Emory University

Junior (2010):

Fennell hit a career-best .308 (eight-for-26) during his juniorseason, making 16 appearances and starting eight games.  Thecatcher drove in five runs during the year while scoringnine.  He also stole two bases in as many attempts during theyear, and walked nine times to raise his on base percentage to.486.  He hit .381 (eight-for-21) against right-handedpitching.  During Emory's 11-0 win over York College (Pa.) onFebruary 27th, Fennell went two-for-two with three RBIs, a runscored and a walk.

Sophomore (2009):

Fennell played in 18 games for the Eagles during his sophomorecampaign, making three starts behind the plate.  He finishedthe year with three hits in 20 at bats for a .150 batting average,while driving in two runs and scoring three.  Fennell walkedfive times during the season as well, raising his on basepercentage to .308.  His best game of the season came duringEmory's 21-1 win over Oglethorpe University on April 15th, when hewent two-for-five with two runs scored, a RBI, and a walk.

Freshman (2008):

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

Career Statistics:

Prior to Emory:

Attended Christian Brothers Academy, where he played on thebaseball team for three seasons, serving as the team's captainduring his senior season... Batted at least .340 in each of histhree seasons on the team... Led the team to league championshipsin 2005 and 2006, and a sectional championship in 2006... Wascoached 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 andavailability, the baseball program, the weather and the creativewriting and english departments."