2009: Played in 26 games for the Cobbers...third on the team in hitting with a .409 average...second on the team in slugging percentage (.693), fourth in on-base percentage (.469), third in hits (36), tied for third in RBI (19), second in HR's (6), third in total bases (61) and tied for second in stolen bases...recorded his first collegiate against Edgewood College on Mar. 7...hit his first collegiate home run vs. SUNY-New Platz on Mar. 19...had nine multiple hit games...had a season-high four hits against UND on May 2...had four games with at least three hits...hit his first MIAC home run against Hamline on Apr. 15.

Personal: Letter winner in baseball and football...All section and offensive MVP in football, baseball spirit award...son of Jeff and Anita Emmerich

What do you like best about Concordia? "Sports"

The EMMERICH File:

Nickname: Emmer, Diesel

One word that best describes me: Goon

Where you would go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: Italy

Favorite food: Ravoli

Favorite restaurant: Grand Junction

Favorite movies: Wayne's World

Favorite TV show: Full House

Favorite music groups: Hanson

Favorite holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: DJ, Nick Lewis Freestyles

What is the best gift you ever received: PS 3

The three people I would most like to meet: Walter Payton, Alex Rodrigues, Jesus

The biggest influence on my baseball career: Parents

Greatest person sport moment: 4 Touchdowns vs. Cambridge

If I were to play another sport, it would be:  Football

Favorite pro sports team: Minnesota Twins

My dream job is: Pro Athlete

Before each game I: layout my uniform

What is your greatest fear: Heights

What was the first CD you ever owned: Christina Aguilera

One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: go to every American Baseball Park

If I could be on any TV reality show it would be: Real World