Tyler Short

	Position:	Catcher
	Height:	5-10
	Weight:	185
	Bats:	Right
	Throws:	Right
	Hometown:	St. Louis, MO
	High School:	MICDS
	Major:	Business
	Parents:	Rick & Carol

Sophomore (2007):

After playing in just six games in 2006, Short became the Eagles’ everyday catcher by the end of the 2007 season.  He finished the year with a .255 batting average and 18 runs batted in, showing considerable offensive improvement as the season went on (he raised his average 99 points and recorded 14 RBIs from April 13th 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 inning against Ferrum College (Va.).  The sophomore went three-for-four against the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, with three runs scored and three RBIs, and tied an NCAA Championship record by scoring two runs in the sixth inning of the game.  Short was solid behind the plate, committing just four errors during the year and throwing out 31.8 percent of runners.  His career .986 fielding percentage is the fifth-best mark in Emory history.

Freshman (2006):

Appearing in six games, Short batted .250 for Emory.  On Feb. 26 against Juniata College (Pa.) he had a hit and against Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) he scored a run.  Also recorded a stolen base against Juniata.

Career Statistics:

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Prior to Emory:

Attended the Mary Institute Country Day School (MICDS), where he competed on the baseball team for four seasons... Served as the captain of the team during his senior year... Was an honorable mention to the all-Conference team during his freshman year... Named to the all-Conference first team for his sophomore, junior and senior seasons... Helped his team win the District Championship his freshman and junior year... Led his team to a second place finish in the state during his junior year... Coached by Pete Jans... 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 college in the south that allowed me to continue playing baseball."