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On George: Veteran shortstop is “the quarterback of the baseball field,” according to Rupp … returning starter with great knowledge of the game and a tremendous arm … looks to begin his senior season in the way he closed his junior year, with a hot bat … has the ability to pitch some innings as a closer … a very fierce competitor on the mound ... throws the ball hard with excellent movement.
As a Junior (2002): Started 56 of a possible 57 games as a junior transfer, enough to lead all newcomers in that category … was hit by a pitch seven times, tied for second on the team ... tied for the team lead in sacrifice flies with four and his three sac bunts tied him for second on the squad … always a threat to reach base, led Maryland in multi-walk games with eight … 33 walks placed him second among team leaders … handy on defense as well, he trailed only All-America shortstop John McCurdy for the team lead in assists with 134 … picked up first college hits vs. James Madison (Feb. 17) … went 2-2 with a double, three runs and a career-best five RBI vs. UMES (March 5) … had a great day at the plate vs. William & Mary, finishing 3-for-5 with two doubles and four RBI (April 2) … reached base on balls a career-high three times and scored a run vs. Duke (April 26) … went 4-for-10 with a home run and three RBI in the Terps' three-game series vs. NC State from May 2-4.
At Wallace State CC: Two-year performer at Wallace State ... two-time captain who was an all-region selection in 2000 and an all-state performer in 2001.
At Bel Air: Four-year letterwinner at Bel Air High School ... two-time all-county selection and a two-time team captain ... hit .540 with eight home runs and 48 RBIs as a senior ... his team went 34-6 over his junior and senior seasons ... played in the Crown High School All-Star Game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards ... coached by Mike Ennis.
Personal: Born Oct. 14, 1981 ... son of Karen and Keith George ... a kinesiological science major ... was recruited by West Virginia, Tulane, VMI and Cornell.
George's Career Batting Statistics
Year Avg. GP/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Slg. BB SO SB
2002 .237 56/56 194 42 46 10 1 3 30 .345 33 34 0
