number7custom1R/Rweight205positionC/1BhighschoolMilton H.S.first_nameMattyearSeniorhometownAlpharetta, Ga.height6-3collegeYoung Harris CClast_nameHemingwayFurman: Solid, experienced catcher and leader who returns for his final season as a key member of Furman's squad...outstanding defensive receiver...will anchor a veteran Paladin infield give Furman a quality, consistent handler for its pitching staff... may also see some action at first base...could be poised for a bigger year at the plate based on a strong finish in 2008...joined the Furman program in the fall of 2007 following two seasons at highly successful Young Harris (Ga.) Community College. 2008 -- Served as Furman's primary receiver, seeing action in 55 of Furman's 57 games and earning starts in 53 contests...played a key role in Furman posting a school record 33 wins (33-24) and third place (17-10) SoCon regular season finish...batted .313 with one home run and 33 RBI...fielded at a solid .986 clip with only six errors in 423 chances...charged with only four passed balls...batted just .238 over his first 31 games before heating up to hit .398 (37x93) over his last 24 contests...paced Furman with 20 multi-hit games, including two-hit outings in five consecutive games (Apr. 26-May 4)...also led the squad with 11 multi-RBI game...went 4-for-5 with 2 RBI and two runs scored in a 12-11 season ending loss to the College of Charleston in Southern Conference Tournament play...hit .411 (7x17) and drove in six runs in four SoCon Tournament contests...went 7-for-13 (.538) and collected eight RBI in pacing Furman to a three-game sweep over Wofford...powered Furman to a 9-5 victory over High Point with a 3-for-3, 4 RBI performance that included a pair of doubles...scored a season high three runs (2-for-4) in a series opening, 11-9 triumph over College of Charleston en route to a three-game sweep of the Cougars...named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll. 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 Academic All-American. High School: 2005 graduate of Milton (5A) High School...played catcher and first base...coach was Greg Robinson...starter 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...business administration major...sports a 3.58 GPA.