Jason Glushon

February 9, 2007

There is no better time than the anticipation to the first pitch of a brand new baseball season. Like clockwork, a group of guys return back to Atlanta from a hard fought fall and winter season in pursuit one unified goal. The team has the same formal the night before Super Bowl Sunday, and we now stand less than one week from the season. Like clockwork, everything seems to be coming together.

This year’s Eagles’ squad boasts many returning seniors, as well as a large class of newcomers to the Emory baseball family. With 10 freshmen, three transfers, and one new upperclassman, the youth are quickly getting acclimated. The hard work and persistence of these new players seems to not only show the strong direction of Emory’s future, but also suggests how much potential this team has this year.

Eagles’ Alumni – Where Are They Now: Did you know that Reed Harvey ’03 & Justin Gordon ’06 are now both in their first year at Emory Medical School.

Now whether you are upset that Peyton Manning is now a Super Bowl Champion, or you just can’t handle the fact that the Dodgers don’t play until April, get excited for yet another season of Emory Baseball.

Two familiar faces won’t be with us this season, but it is important to mention their names and the support we have for both of them. Ryan Lollar and Griffin Baum owned home plate the past two years, as well as leading the team on and off the field. The Eagles’ family will miss their game on the field, but hope to see them and their families down at Chappell Park sometime throughout the season. Carolyn & Pete and Barbara & Rich: we look forward to seeing you guys soon.

Beginning the first of five series’, now it is time to explain to all the kids out there why this week’s player, Pete Rose, should be in the Hall of Fame:

The all-time hit king isn’t in because of his gambling issues. However, with rules like good sportsmanship & character involved in gaining admittance into the Hall of Fame, womanizers like Babe Ruth and racists like Ty Cobb seemed to have their shortcomings overlooked by voters, who have tried to use Rose as an example. One of the top five hitters of all-time deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, not to mention the fact that Rose played the game that all children should strive to mimic, earning the nickname of Charlie Hustle. He might have gambled, and worse, he might have lied about it, but his numbers and effort on the field is what makes him deserving of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Our opening weekend series begins with Methodist as they travel to Chappell Park for a two game series. No matter what the weather brings us, it is important for us to jump out on the right foot towards a long and enjoyable season. No matter where home might be, we hope to see you sometime throughout the season at our home at Chappell Park.

Jason Glushon is a senior from Encino, CA. He would love to answer e-mail questions from Emory recruits and fans.