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Lauren Myers

Head Shot Position: Pitcher
Height: 5-8
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Hometown: Weddington, NC
High School: Weddington
Major: Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology
Parents: Jim & Fonda

Sophomore (2004):

Myers was 1-0 in seven appearances, two of them starts, compiling a 3.09 ERA. She struck out a career-high 10 batters in a five-inning, complete-game win against Agnes Scott (Ga.) April 13. Myers is the fourth Emory pitcher to reach double digits in strikeouts in a single game and her 10 Ks ranks her sixth all time at Emory for a single game. In 11.1 innings pitched, Myers struck out 15 batters and allowed eight hits for a .174 opponents' batting average.

Freshman (2003):

As Emory’s third pitcher, Myers was 3-0 with an 0.97 ERA, never allowing more than one earned run in an appearance. She started four games and completed two, one of them a one-hit shutout of Agnes Scott (Ga.) April 2, in which she struck out seven batters in five innings. Myers allowed just 10 hits in 21 2/3 innings work and struck out nearly a batter an inning (20). Opposing hitters batted just .137 against her.

Career Statistics:

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Personal:

Daughter of Jim and Fonda Myers.

Quote:

"Emory softball has not only afforded me the opportunity to play the sport I love, but it has also brought 20 amazing people into my life and allowed me to grow on a personal level. I feel privileged to attend a school that pushes me on a daily basis to become stronger and rise to challenges, both on and off the field. Emory provides an invaluable balance of athletic, academic, and personal success."