Emory University

Sophomore (2007):

After playing in just six games in 2006, Short became theEagles' everyday catcher by the end of the 2007 season.  Hefinished the year with a .255 batting average and 18 runs battedin, showing considerable offensive improvement as the season wenton (he raised his average 99 points and recorded 14 RBIs from April13th until the end of the season).  During the Eagles'postseason run, Short hit .316 with six runs scored and 10 RBIs,including the South Regional-winning RBI single in the 12th inningagainst Ferrum College (Va.).  The sophomore wentthree-for-four against the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point,with three runs scored and three RBIs, and tied an NCAAChampionship record by scoring two runs in the sixth inning of thegame.  Short was solid behind the plate, committing just fourerrors during the year and throwing out 31.8 percent ofrunners.  His career .986 fielding percentage is thefifth-best mark in Emory history.

Freshman (2006):

Appearing in six games, Short batted .250 for Emory.  OnFeb. 26 against Juniata College (Pa.) he had a hit and against CaseWestern Reserve University (Ohio) he scored a run.  Alsorecorded a stolen base against Juniata.

Career Statistics:

Prior to Emory:

Attended the Mary Institute Country Day School (MICDS), where hecompeted on the baseball team for four seasons... Served as thecaptain of the team during his senior year... Was an honorablemention to the all-Conference team during his freshman year...Named to the all-Conference first team for his sophomore, juniorand senior seasons... Helped his team win the District Championshiphis freshman and junior year... Led his team to a second placefinish in the state during his junior year... Coached by PeteJans... Also played football and basketball in high school.

Personal:

Born on October 12, 1986.

Quote:

"I chose Emory because I wanted to attend an excellent collegein the south that allowed me to continue playing baseball."