2012 Emory Baseball Headlines
August 17, 2012
Schwendel Featured in Charlotte Observer Article
Former Emory University baseball player and current Texas Rangers' minor league was featured in an article in the Charlotte Observer article, written by Bill Poteat (picture courtesy of the Hickory Crawdads).
August 14, 2012
2012 Emory Baseball Season Recap
The Emory University baseball team claimed its 11th University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship in 2012 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2007, finishing the year with an overall record of 26-14.
June 6, 2012
Schwendel Selected by the Texas Rangers in the MLB Draft
Recent Emory University graduate and former Eagles' pitcher Paul Schwendel was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 40th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday.
May 29, 2012
Bitanga and Schwendel Earn ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Honors
Emory University junior Mike Bitanga and senior Paul Schwendel were each named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/ Rawlings All-South Region Team for their performances during the 2012 season.
May 23, 2012
Schwendel Named Final UAA Baseball Athlete of the Week of 2012
Emory University senior Paul Schwendel was named the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) Athlete of the Week for baseball, based on his 11-strikeout complete game against 22nd-ranked DePauw University last Wednesday.
May 19, 2012
Dillman Named South Region Rookie of the Year; Joins Hannon & Bitanga on All-Region Team
Emory University freshman pitcher Connor Dillman was named the South Region Rookie of the Year and to the all-South Region First Team by D3Baseball.com, while sophomore outfielder Brandon Hannon was named to the second team and junior pitcher Mike Bitanga earned third team honors.
May 17, 2012
Emory Baseball’s Season Ends with 6-1 Loss to #7 Birmingham So.
The Emory University baseball team dropped a 6-1 decision to seventh-ranked Birmingham-Southern College in the second game of the NCAA Division III Baseball Championships on Thursday, eliminating the Eagles from the tournament and ending their 2012 campaign.
May 16, 2012
Emory Shut Out by DePauw, 2-0, in NCAA Opener
Emory University senior Paul Schwendel struck out 11 batters and pitched his third complete game of the season, but came out on the short end of the game, as the Eagles fell 2-0 to DePauw University in their opening game of the NCAA Central Regional in Millington, Tennessee.
May 14, 2012
Emory Baseball Selected to NCAA Tournament
For the first time since finishing second in the nation in 2007, the Emory University baseball team is tournament-bound, as the Eagles received an at-large bid to the NCAA Division III Championships.
May 4, 2012
O’Connor & Page Named to the Capital One Academic All-District Baseball Team
Emory University seniors Kevin O’Connor and Jay Page were each named infielders on the Capital One Academic All-District First Team, as voted on by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), based on their athletic and academic performances this year.
May 3, 2012
Six Eagles Earn University Athletic Association Baseball Honors
Six members of the Emory University baseball team earned University Athletic Association (UAA) recognition, as junior pitcher Mike Bitanga, sophomore outfielder Brandon Hannon and sophomore catcher Jared Welch were named to the all-UAA first team, junior outfielder Daniel Iturrey and senior first baseman Jay Page were named to the second team, and freshman pitcher Connor Dillman was named the conference Rookie of the Year.
May 2, 2012
Eagles Edged in Ninth by Division II North Georgia
A shorthanded Emory University baseball team fought tough against a higher-Division opponent on Wednesday night, but ultimately fell short against North Georgia College and State University, losing 5-4 in its regular season finale on Wednesday night.
April 29, 2012
Baseball Ends Home Season with 12-6 Win over Oglethorpe
Emory University junior Jared Welch extended his hitting streak to 15 games, and sophomore Ben Hinojosa delivered eight strong innings on the mound, as the Eagles closed out their home season at Chappell Park with a 12-6 win over Oglethorpe University.
April 28, 2012
Bitanga Sets Emory Save Record in 7-4 Win over Oglethorpe
Emory University senior Paul Schwendel pitched seven strong innings, and junior Mike Bitanga closed out the game for his school-record setting 17th save of his career, as the Eagles bested Oglethorpe University 7-4 on the road on Saturday.
April 25, 2012
Dillman Sets New Emory Freshman Win & Strikeout Records during Win at LaGrange
Freshman Connor Dillman set new Emory University freshman records for wins and strikeouts, leading the Eagles to a 10-5 win at LaGrange College on Wednesday night.
April 24, 2012
Emory Baseball Opens Stretch Run with Games against LaGrange & Oglethorpe
With just five games remaining in the regular season, the Emory University baseball team will play at LaGrange College on Wednesday at 7:00 PM and Oglethorpe University on Saturday at 2:00 PM, before returning home to host Oglethorpe on Saturday at 1:00 PM, the team’s final home game of the season.
April 21, 2012
Schwendel’s 13 Strikeouts Pace Eagles to 11-8 Win over Methodist in Early Game
Emory University senior Paul Schwendel set a new career-high with 13 strikeouts, leading the Eagles to an 11-8 victory over Methodist University in the opening game of a doubleheader on Saturday.
April 21, 2012
Eagles Lose 11-7 to Methodist to Split Doubleheader
The Emory University baseball team fell 11-7 to Methodist University in the second game of their doubleheader on Saturday, splitting the two games in Fayetteville, NC.
April 20, 2012
Eagles to Play Two at Methodist this Weekend
The Emory University baseball team will begin a four-game road swing this weekend, traveling to Fayetteville, North Carolina for a key regional doubleheader against Methodist University at 1:00 PM on Saturday.
April 19, 2012
Dillman Sets Freshman Win Record in 9-2 Victory over Oglethorpe
Emory University’s Connor Dillman pitched seven shutout innings during the Eagles’ 9-2 win over Oglethorpe University to earn his seventh win of the season, matching the program record for victories by a freshman pitcher.
April 18, 2012
Emory-Oglethorpe Baseball Postponed Until Thursday
Due to rain in Atlanta, today's Emory baseball game against Oglethorpe at Chappell Park has been postponed until Thursday at 3:00 PM.
April 17, 2012
Eagles to Host Oglethorpe in Mid-Week Matchup
The Emory University baseball team will play host to Oglethorpe University on Wednesday at 3:00 PM for the first of three games between the two teams this season.
April 16, 2012
Eagles Adjust Dates for Series with Oglethorpe
The Emory University baseball team has changed its upcoming schedule, adjusting the date of one game and adding another against cross-town rival Oglethorpe University.
April 14, 2012
Emory Baseball Splits Doubleheader with Covenant on Senior Day
The Emory University baseball team split a Saturday doubleheader with Covenant College, winning the early contest 7-2, and dropping a close 5-4 decision in the late game. Saturday also marked ‘Senior Day’ at Chappell Park, as the Eagles honored their seven graduating players.
April 13, 2012
Eagles Escape with 11-Inning Win over Covenant
The Emory University baseball team survived a late rally from Covenant College, scoring three runs in the top of the 11th inning to defeat the Scots 12-9 at AT&T Field in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
April 12, 2012
Eagles to Honor Seniors during Three-Game Series with Covenant this Weekend
The Emory University baseball team will play a three-game series against Covenant College this weekend, facing the Scots at AT&T Field (home of the Dodgers’ Double-A Affiliate) on Friday at 4:00 PM, and hosting a doubleheader on Saturday starting at 12:00 PM. The Eagles will also honor their seven graduating players as part of ‘Senior Day’ on Saturday.
April 11, 2012
Emory Baseball Schedule Changes
The Emory University baseball team has shuffled its late-season schedule to accommodate a rain out earlier in the season. The Eagles will now play at Birmingham-Southern College at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, May 1st.
April 10, 2012
Emory Baseball to Play at Maryville Tuesday
After over a week off, the 29th-ranked Emory University baseball team will return to action on Tuesday, April 10th, facing Maryville College in Tennessee at 4:00 PM.
April 10, 2012
Eagles Late Rally Thwarted in 5-3 Loss to Scots
Emory University threatened a comeback against Maryville College, loading the bases with two outs in the ninth inning, but could not push the tying runs across and dropped a 5-3 decision to the Scots on Tuesday afternoon in Maryville, Tennessee.
April 4, 2012
Emory-BSC Baseball Game Cancelled
The Emory University baseball game at Birmingham-Southern College on Wednesday has been cancelled, due to anticipated bad weather in the Birmingham area. The game will be made up on a date to be announced at a later time.
April 3, 2012
Iturrey Named the UAA Baseball Athlete of the Week
After batting .429 with two home runs and a team-best seven runs batted in during four games against ranked opponents last week, Emory University junior outfielder/ designated hitter Daniel Iturrey was named the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) Athlete of the Week for baseball.
April 3, 2012
Emory Baseball to Play at #22 Birmingham-So. on Wednesday
With only one game on the docket for the Eagles this week, the Emory University baseball team will head to Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday, April 4th to face Birmingham-Southern College at 7:00 PM ET.
April 1, 2012
Eagles Fall to #6 Piedmont in Opening Game of Doubleheader
Emory University’s seven-game winning streak came to a close on Sunday afternoon, as the Eagles fell to sixth-ranked Piedmont College by a 4-3 score in the opening game of a doubleheader in Demorest, GA.
April 1, 2012
Two-Out Runs, Iturrey’s Slam Guide Emory to Second Win over #6 Piedmont
Emory University scored 10 runs with two outs, and junior Daniel Iturrey hit a grand slam, his second home run in as many days, as the Eagles claimed the rubber match of a three-game weekend series with sixth-ranked Piedmont College by a 14-5 score.
March 31, 2012
Emory Extends Streak to Seven With 17-9 Win Over #6 Piedmont
Emory University recorded season-highs with 17 runs and 19 hits en route to the squad’s second-straight win over a nationally-ranked opponents, as the Eagles bested sixth-ranked Piedmont College 17-9 at Chappell Park on Saturday.
March 30, 2012
Emory Baseball Friday Game vs Piedmont Postponed
The Emory University baseball game at Piedmont College on Friday has been postponed due to rain storms in Demorest, Georgia. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday.
March 29, 2012
Emory Baseball to Face #6 Piedmont in Key Three-Game Series
The Emory University baseball team will try to keep its winning streak going this weekend, facing a tough task with three games against sixth-ranked Piedmont College. The Eagles and the Lions will play in Demorest, GA at 7:00 PM on Friday and 2:00 PM on Sunday, and will meet at Chappell Park at 2:00 PM on Saturday.
March 28, 2012
Baseball to Play Piedmont at 2:00 PM on Saturday
The Emory University baseball game against sixth-ranked Piedmont College at Chappell Park is now scheduled for 2:00 PM on Saturday.
March 27, 2012
Welch’s Walk off Single Leads Emory to Upset Win over #24 Birmingham-So.
Emory University sophomore Jared Welch broke a 1-1 tie with a two-out single in the bottom of the 10th inning on Wednesday, as the Eagles cooled off red-hot Birmingham Southern College with a 2-1 win.
March 26, 2012
Emory Returns Home with Tuesday Contest against Birmingham-Southern
Chappell Park will be the site for a meeting between two of the hottest Division III baseball teams in the South Region on Tuesday, as Emory, winners of nine of its last 10, will take on Birmingham-Southern College, winners of 13 in a row.
March 25, 2012
Lake’s Three RBIs Pace Emory to 5-4 Win over Huntingdon
Emory University freshman Brett Lake drove in three runs, including the go-ahead run with a single in the top of the ninth inning, leading the Eagles to a 5-4 win and weekend sweep at Huntingdon College on Sunday.
March 24, 2012
Emory Rallies Late for 10-4 Win over Huntingdon
The Emory University baseball team scored eight runs during the eighth and ninth innings against Huntingdon College on Saturday to claim a 10-4 win over the Hawks in Montgomery, Alabama.
March 22, 2012
Baseball Aims to Stay Hot during Weekend Trip to Huntingdon
Fresh off the team’s dominating performance at the 2012 University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships, the Emory University baseball team will look to keep their momentum going during a two-game series against Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama this weekend.
March 22, 2012
Baseball Schedule at Huntingdon Changed
The times and days for the Emory baseball games at Huntingdon College this weekend have been changed, due to anticipated rain in Montgomery, Alabama on Friday.
March 21, 2012
Hannon Named to D3Baseball.com National Team of the Week
Emory University sophomore Brandon Hannon was named to the D3Baseball.com team of the week, following his performance at the 2012 University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships last week.
March 21, 2012
Hannon Named UAA Tournament MVP; Dillman & Page Earn All-Tournament Honors
Emory University sophomore centerfielder Brandon Hannon was named the Most Valuable Player for the 2012 University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships, while freshman pitcher Connor Dillman and senior first baseman Jay Page were each named to the all-tournament team.
March 18, 2012
Emory Closes Out UAAs with 4-1 Win over Case
Emory University senior Paul Schwendel struck out a season-high 11 batters, leading the 2012 University Athletic Association (UAA) Champion Eagles to a 4-1 win over Case Western Reserve University in the final game of the conference tournament on Sunday.
March 17, 2012
Emory Baseball Claims Sole Possession of 2012 UAA Baseball Championship
By virtue of Washington University's (Mo.) 4-3 11-inning loss to the University of Rochester on Saturday, the Emory University baseball team clinched sole possession of the 2012 University Athletic Association (UAA) title.
March 16, 2012
Eagles Clinch 2012 UAA Baseball Championship with Shutout over Wash U
The Emory University baseball team claimed its second-straight University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship with a 2-0 win over Washington University (Mo.) in Sanford, FL on Friday.
March 15, 2012
Emory Baseball Gets Back on Track with a 9-4 Win over Rochester at UAAs
Emory University freshman Connor Dillman turned in his second strong outing of the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships on Thursday, and the Eagles’ bats came alive with four runs in the ninth inning to secure a 9-4 win over the University of Rochester in Sanford, FL.
March 14, 2012
Eagles Fall to Washington 10-1 at UAA Championships
The Emory University baseball team dropped its first game of the 2012 University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships on Wednesday, falling 10-1 to Washington University (Mo.).
March 13, 2012
Eagles win Seesaw Affair with Brandeis, 11-7
Emory University freshman Michael Byman earned his first collegiate win with a five-inning relief effort, helping the Eagles come-from-behind to defeat Brandeis University 11-7 on Tuesday at the 2012 University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships in Sanford, FL.
March 12, 2012
Emory Sweeps Doubleheader at UAAs with Wins over Case and Rochester
The Emory University baseball team improved to 3-0 at the 2012 University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships with a 9-4 win over Case Western Reserve University in the early game, and a 10-4 over the University of Rochester in the late affair on Monday.
March 11, 2012
Emory’s Dillman Sets UAA Record for Strikeouts in Shutout Win over Brandeis
Emory University freshman Connor Dillman set a University Athletic Association (UAA) record with 13 strikeouts, and recorded the first nine-inning complete game shutout by an Eagle in almost nine years, leading the team to a 6-0 win over Brandeis University in Sunday’s conference opener.
March 9, 2012
Emory Heads South for the UAA Baseball Championship Tournament
The Emory University baseball team will look to defend its conference title starting this weekend, as the Eagles will travel to Sanford, Florida for the 2012 University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship Tournament at Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium. Emory will open tournament play on Sunday at 11:00 AM against Brandeis University.
March 6, 2012
Emory Baseball Shutout By Berry, 7-0
Berry College’s Trent Hillis shut down the Emory University baseball team through six and two-thirds innings on Tuesday at Chappell Park, as the Eagles fell to the Vikings 7-0 to end a nine-game home stand.
March 5, 2012
Emory Baseball to Wrap-Up Home Stand Tuesday against Berry
Emory University will look to finish up its nine-game home stand on a positive note on Tuesday, as the Eagles will host Berry College at Chappell Park in their final game before the 2012 University Athletic Association (UAA) Tournament. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:00 PM.
March 4, 2012
Emory Claims Second-Straight Victory with 9-7 Win over Denison
The Emory University baseball team put up three runs in each of the fifth and sixth innings, helping the squad to a 9-7 win over Denison University on Sunday afternoon at Chappell Park.
March 2, 2012
Page’s 10th-Inning Single Lifts Emory to 5-4 Win over Denison
Emory University senior Jay Page drove in the game-winning run in the 10th inning of Friday’s game against Denison University with a walk off single, giving the Eagles a 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Big Red at Chappell Park.
March 1, 2012
Saturday Baseball Game vs. Denison Moved to Sunday at 11
The Emory University baseball game against Denison University, orginally scheduled for Saturday at noon, has been moved to Sunday at 11:00 AM at Chappell Park.
February 29, 2012
Eagles Drop 7-5 Game to Huntingdon at Chappell Park
The Emory University baseball team dropped its third-straight game on Wednesday, falling 7-5 to Huntingdon College at Chappell Park.
February 28, 2012
Baseball Looks to Bounce Back with Home Games against Huntingdon and Denison
The Emory University baseball team will look for a rebound performance this week, hosting Huntingdon College at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, and Denison University at 2:00 PM Friday and 12:00 PM on Saturday at Chappell Park.
February 26, 2012
Eagles End Rawlings Southern Classic with 6-1 Loss to Millsaps College
The Emory University baseball team dropped its second game in as many days on Sunday, falling 6-1 to Millsaps College at Chappell Park, despite a strong outing from freshman starting pitcher Connor Dillman.
February 25, 2012
York Stuns Emory with 11-10 Extra-Inning Win
The Emory University baseball team suffered a heartbreaking loss on Saturday at the Rawlings Southern Classic, as York College overcame an eight-run deficit to beat the Eagles in ten innings, 11-10.
February 24, 2012
Eagles Ride Hot Bats to 12-5 Win over Rhodes at Rawlings Southern Classic
The Emory University baseball team scored a season-high 12 runs, and senior Paul Schwendel pitched six innings of one-run baseball, as the Eagles defeated Rhodes College 12-5 on Friday at the Rawlings Southern Classic at Chappell Park.
February 23, 2012
Emory Baseball to Host Rawlings Southern Classic this Weekend
The Emory University baseball team will play host for the Rawlings Southern Classic this weekend, facing Rhodes College at 2:00 PM Friday, York College (Pa.) at 2:00 PM on Saturday, and Millsaps College at 12:00 PM on Sunday at Chappell Park.
February 22, 2012
Emory Struggles in Loss to Maryville College
The Emory University baseball team dropped just its second game of the season on Wednesday, falling to Maryville College 13-1 at Chappell Park.
February 21, 2012
Bitanga Named UAA Baseball Athlete of the Week
Emory University junior Mike Bitanga was named the University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week for baseball for the second-straight week, after pitching three scoreless innings out of the bullpen to earn a victory during the Eagles’ 4-3 extra-inning win over LaGrange College on Friday.
February 21, 2012
Dillman, Two-Out Hitting Lead Eagles to Win over Washington & Lee in Home Opener
Emory University freshman Connor Dillman did not allow an earned run over six innings in his first collegiate start, and the Eagles scored three runs on a two-out rally in the fifth inning to defeat Washington & Lee University 5-2 in their home-opening game on Tuesday afternoon.
February 20, 2012
Emory Baseball to Open 2012 Home Schedule with Games against Washington & Lee and Maryville
The Emory University baseball team will return home for its first games this season at Chappell Park, playing Washington and Lee University on Tuesday and Maryville College (Tenn.) on Wednesday. Both games are schedule for a 2:00 PM first pitch.
February 19, 2012
Sunday Baseball Game vs. Oglethorpe Cancelled
Emory's baseball game against Oglethorpe, scheduled for Sunday at 1:00 PM at Coolray Field, has been cancelled due to rain.
February 18, 2012
Emory Baseball Game On Sunday Moved To 1:00 PM
The Emory University baseball game against Oglethorpe University at Coolray Field on Sunday has been moved to 1:00 PM, in an attempt to avoid potential rain later in the day.
February 18, 2012
#24 Piedmont Hands Emory Its First Loss of 2012
Despite a strong eight innings on the mound from sophomore Ben Hinojosa, the Emory University baseball team fell for the first time this season on Saturday, losing to 24th-ranked Piedmont College 2-0 at Coolray Field at the Southern Classic.
February 17, 2012
Emory Defeats LaGrange on Hannon's Walk-Off Walk in Extra Innings
Emory University sophomore Brandon Hannon drew a bases-loaded walk with one out in the bottom of the tenth inning, scoring sophomore Ryan Toscano from third base and lifting the Eagles to a 4-3 extra-inning victory over LaGrange College at Coolray Field on Friday.
February 15, 2012
Baseball to Play at Coolray Field for the 2012 Southern Classic
The Emory University baseball team will look to keep its hot start to the 2012 season going this weekend, as the Eagles will face LaGrange College on Friday, 24th-ranked Piedmont College on Saturday, and Oglethorpe University on Sunday, as part of the 2012 Southern Classic at Coolray Field, home of the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves. All three games are slated for 4:00 PM starts.
February 14, 2012
Welch & Bitanga Named the First 2012 UAA Baseball Athletes of the Week
Emory University sophomore catcher Jared Welch and junior closer Mike Bitanga were named the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) Athletes of the Week for baseball, following their performances during Eagle wins over Berry College and 23rd-ranked Birmingham Southern College on Friday.
February 11, 2012
Emory Baseball Game vs. Birmingham Southern Cancelled
The Emory University baseball game against Birmingham Southern College, originally scheduled for 4:00 PM Saturday at Berry College, has been cancelled due to cold weather.
February 10, 2012
Emory Baseball Sweeps Opening Day with Wins over #23 Birmingham Southern & Berry
The Emory University baseball team opened its 2012 with a pair of victories in Mount Berry, GA on Friday, winning a 7-4 game over Berry College in the early contest, and following with a 7-5 victory over 23rd-ranked Birmingham-Southern College in the night cap.
February 9, 2012
Emory Baseball to Open Season at Berry College
The Emory University baseball team will kick off its 2012 campaign this weekend at Berry College in Mount Berry, GA, facing the Vikings at 3:30 PM on Friday, and 23rd-ranked Birmingham-Southern College at 7:00 PM on Friday and 4:00 PM on Saturday.
February 2, 2012
Emory Baseball 2012 Season Preview
The Emory University baseball team will kick off its 2012 campaign in early February, as the Eagles will look to build on their 26-17 record and University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship in 2011, and qualify for the NCAA Division III Championships for the first time since 2007.
January 26, 2012
Emory Baseball to Play at Coolray Field as Part of the 2012 Southern Classic
The Emory University baseball team announced that it will play three games at Coolray Field, the home of the Gwinnett Braves, from February 17th – 19th, as part of the 2012 Southern Classic.
