Riebsame Earns UAA Athlete of the Week Honor

Emory University senior outfielder/catcher Patrick Riebsame was named the University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week for baseball, after batting .500 (nine-for-18) with two home runs and seven RBIs over the course of four games last week.

During a 10-3 win at Covenant College on Saturday, Riebsame tied a school record with two home runs, en route to a three-for-five performance with three runs scored and five RBIs.  It marked the 25^th time an Emory player has hit two home runs in a game.  Riebsame became the fifth Eagle to hit two home runs in a game multiple times over a career, as the senior also belted a pair against Brandeis on March 9, 2010.

He opened his week on Tuesday by going four-for-five with a double, two RBIs and a run scored during an 8-6 loss at Maryville College.  Riebsame also went two-for-four during a 5-4 Emory win over Covenant on Friday, and 0-for-4 during an 8-2 loss to Atlanta Christian College on Wednesday. 

Riebsame is leading all Emory players with 34 RBIs and six home runs this season, and his .349 batting average is second on the team.  The 2011 UAA Tournament Most Valuable Player moved into a tie for 12^th in school history with 11 career long balls, and his six home runs this season are the 14^th most in a season in Emory history. 

Riebsame has helped lead the 26th-ranked Eagles to a 23-12 overall record this year.

The following Eagles have earned UAA Athlete of the Week honors for baseball this season:

February 14^th
Chris Monaco – Pitcher
Andrew Cohn – Hitter

February 21^st
Ben Hinojosa – Pitcher
Brandon Hannon – Hitter

April 11^th
Patrick Riebsame – Hitter