Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

2009 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: A two-year varsity letter-winner at Palatine High School ... named a team captain his senior year ... played all three outfield positions that year and led his team in doubles and his conference in batting average (.389) ... for his efforts, he was named to the MSL all-conference team and the Daily Herald all-area team.

PERSONAL: Born September 4, 1989 ... Son of Ken and Peggy Emerich ... majoring in criminal justice.

Get to Know Jeff Emerich ...

One interesting fact about yourself: I have one kidney.

What is currently playing on your iPod: “Situations” by Escape the  Fate (screamo)

What is your favorite inspirational quote: “I’m going to keep beating the odds until my hands are broken”

Favorite movie: Boondock Saints

If you could have dinner with three people, they would be: My grandmother, Derek Jeter and Vince Vaughn.

Pick an actor to play you in the upcoming movie about you: Katy Perry or Vince Vaughn.

Give the title of that movie: Avatar: A New Beginning

Favorite food: Mom and Dad’s home cooking.

Three things on your “bucket list” are: Skydive, watch the Bears win a Super Bowl, and have a small role in a movie.

What song gets you pumped before games: “Live, Love, Die” by I Fear and Faith

Plans after baseball: See where life takes me!

What do you want to accomplish before your career at EKU is over: Set strong building blocks for the future.