Senior (2007):
Cournoyer finishes his time at Emory as a rare blend of one ofthe most prolific power hitters in school history, in addition tobeing one of its best defensive players. He concluded hissenior season on the team batting .261 with two home runs and 21runs batted in. The biggest hit of his Emory career cameduring this season's Division III World Series, against EasternConnecticut State University. With the Eagles facingelimination, and with two outs in a game tied in the bottom of theeighth inning, Cournoyer picked up a game-winning RBI single togive Emory the victory. He experienced success throughout theseason as a pinch hitter, finishing the year seven-for-11 (.636)coming off the bench to hit. The first baseman and designatedhitter swatted a pinch-hit grand slam against Huntingdon College(Ala.) on April 19th. Cournoyer concludes his Emory careerwith 10 home runs (11th in school history), a .288 batting averageand 74 runs batted in, including a .347 batting average, five homeruns and 21 runs batted in over 21 career conference games. In addition, his career .986 fielding percentage places him fifthall time in school history.
Junior (2006):
Appeared in 36 contests for Emory, batting .322. For theyear he finished with 29 hits, including 22 RBI and 18 runsscored. Also finished with four home runs and sixdoubles. Against Huntingdon College (Ala.) on April 11, hefinished 3-5, knocking in four RBI and scoring two runs. Hada homerun during the contest.
Sophomore (2005):
In the University Athletic Association (UAA) tournament, thesophomore first baseman slugged his way to second-teamall-conference honors. He opened the tournament by setting the UAArecord for most RBI in a tournament game, knocking in six runsagainst Case Western Reserve University (Ohio). He also tied thetournament record with three home runs over the six games.Cournoyer led the Eagles in home runs and finished second in RBIand doubles. Cournoyer also homered in three straight games (March6, 11 and 12).
Freshman (2004):
Cournoyer batted .286 (10-for-35) with three doubles and sixRBI. He led the team with three pinch hits in 10 at bats.
Career Statistics:
Year | G-GS | R | HR | RBI | AVG | SB-ATT |
2004 | 24-5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | .286 | 1-1 |
2005 | 38-29 | 14 | 4 | 25 | .289 | 0-0 |
2006 | 36-23 | 18 | 4 | 22 | .322 | 0-1 |
2007 | 49-29 | 10 | 2 | 21 | .261 | 0-1 |
TOTAL | 147-86 | 44 | 10 | 74 | .288 | 1-3 |
Prior to Emory:
Attended Coral Reef Senior High School, where he played on thebaseball team for four seasons... Served as the captain of the teamduring his junior and senior seasons... Was coached by DaveBisceglia.
Personal:
Born on July 8, 1985.
Quote:
"I came here to help bring a national championship to Emory."