| Matt Hemingway |
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Furman: Joined the Furman program in the fall of 2007 following two seasons at highly successful Young Harris (Ga.) Community College...slated to take over the starting catching job vacated by the graduation of All-SoCon performer Tony Maccani...was slowed in the fall with torn knee cartilage...strong leader...expected to bat seventh or eighth in the lineup.
Junior College: 2007 graduate of Young Harris (Ga.) Community College...helped his squad post a 46-22 record and earn program's first appearance in the 2007 NJCAA World Series...hit team leading .600 (6x10) in three World Series contests, including 3-for-4, 2-RBI performance in 12-9 victory over Delgado CC....2007 NJCAA All-Academic honoree.
High School: 2005 graduate of Milton (5A) High School...played catcher and first base...was Greg Robinson...starting catcher on Milton's 2004 state championship team...hit over .400 in playoff action en route to crown...member of 2002 USSSA national championship East Cobb Trojans squad.
Personal: Full name is Matthew Thomas Hemingway...son of Dave and Jane Hemingway...born August 12, 1986, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina...has a sister, Allie.