Senior (2016):
Made four appearances including three starts during the 2016 season…Went 1-1 with a 3.29 ERA in 13.2 innings pitched while racking up 10 strikeouts compared to seven free passes…Had a season-high five strikeouts in his season debut against Whitworth on February 13th…Earned his first win of the season allowing three runs (1 ER) in four innings at Berry College on March 1st.
Junior (2015):
Sprague appeared in three games for Emory, making one start during the 2015 season. He allowed six earned runs in 3.1 innings on the mound. He walked five and had two strikeouts for the Eagles.
Sophomore (2014):
Sprague missed the entire 2014 campaign due to injury.
Freshman (2013):
Sprague was a key member of the Eagles’ starting rotation during the 2013 season, appearing in 10 total games, including nine in a starting role. He finished his freshman campaign with a 4-5 record and a 4.47 earned run average, striking out 33 batters and walking just 17 over his 54.1 innings pitched. Sprague opened his career with a 3-1 record and a 2.03 ERA over his first four starts. He claimed victories in each of his first three starts, pitching seven innings in each outing. The right hander made his collegiate debut on February 17th at Rhodes College, contributing to a team shutout with seven innings of six-hit pitching. He also earned a win on March 3rd against Huntingdon College, allowing just two earned runs to the eventual NCAA Tournament team. Sprague wrapped up his season by pitching a career-high 7.1 innings against Piedmont College on April 26th, earning the win in the game after allowing just one earned run and matching his season-high with seven strikeouts. Sprague was named the University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week on both February 18th and March 4th.
Career Statistics:
| Year | G-GS | W | L | S | SO | ERA |
| 2013 | 10-9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 33 | 4.47 |
| 2015 | 3-1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16.20 |
| 2016 | 4-3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3.29 |
| TOTAL | 17-13 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 45 | 4.79 |
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Prior to Emory:
Played for the Viewpoint School baseball team for four seasons, serving as the team captain during his junior and senior years... Was a three-time Liberty League MVP, and a thre-time ALL CIF first team selection... Helped his team to four Liberty League Championships... Coached by Frank Pontello in high school... Also played basketball and football.
Personal:
Born October 13th... Brother of teammate Thomas Sprague.
Why he chose Emory:
"I chose Emory because of its outstanding baseball program and its prestigious academic reputation."
