April 3, 2009

BALTIMORE, MD -

Senior Todd Emr of the Johns Hopkins baseball team sat down with HopkinsSports.com this week to take a brief look back at his time as a Blue Jay. Emr led the team in several offensive categories last season to help the Blue Jays reach the NCAA College World Series national championship game last season in Appleton, WI.

Fifth-year senior Todd Emr returned for a final season with the Blue Jays in 2009 after suffering an injury in his junior after playing just five games. 

A Westwood, NJ native, Emr led the team in hits a year ago to break the school record with 94. Emr had a 21-game hit streak in 2008 and led the team with a.487 batting average. He earned ABCA Second Team All-American status and All-Tournament Team honors at the NCAA South Regional.

This season, the senior has recorded 25 hits and scored 20 runs for the Blue Jays.

Emr is currently attending the Carey School of Business of Johns Hopkins University, pursuing his master’s degree in finance. 

HopkinsSports.com: Why the facial hair? Todd Emr: The baseball gods love mustaches!

HS: Nickname? TE: Toddamus.

HS: Dream job? TE: Anything that doesn’t feel like work.

HS: Teammate that inspires you? TE: Tim Rappazzo

HS: Teammate that will surprise you this season? TE: Sam Eagleson

HS: One word to describe me on the field? TE: Determined.

HS: One word to describe me off of the field? TE: Awesome.

HS: Favorite pregame meal? TE: Peanut butter and jelly.

HS: If I could eat dinner anywhere, I would choose… TE: Anamias, in Coppell, Texas.

HS: What is the best thing about Baltimore? TE: The Inner Harbor.

HS: Favorite Centennial venue to compete in? TE: Bob Babb Field at Jack Newell Stadium.

HS: The toughest challenge you have faced? TE: Recovering from my broken arm and getting my arm strength back.

HS: What is on your iPod on game day? TE: A lot. Today was Coheed and Cambria.

HS: If I was not playing baseball … TE: I wouldn’t be living the dream and would have to have real job right now.

HS: Favorite baseball story? TE: Winning the South regional and making it to Wisconsin.

HS: Favorite Bob Babb quote? TE: “Swarr!”

HS: Who is your most intense teammate and why? TE: Youch (Brian Youchak). He is Crazy.

HS: After Hopkins, I would like to… TE: Live at 3215.

HS: Coke or Pepsi? TE: Sweet Tea.

HS: Favorite professional sports franchise? TE: Namur Angels.

HS: Best vacation I have ever taken? TE: Wisconsin.

HS: In my free time, I like to... TE: Try to get to the Jersey Shore.

HS: Superstitions? TE: I re-tie my cleats before every at bat.

HS: One thing that being a member of the baseball team has taught you? TE: Play hard, no matter what.

HS: What is the biggest strength of the team this season? TE: Everyone gets behind everyone else while we are on the field.

HS: When I was a child, I wanted to be a … TE: Midas Brake Man. I really liked the commercials.

HS: Thing I miss most about home? TE: Home cooked meals, especially Chicken a la King.

HS: Where do you see yourself in five years? TE: Celebrating the five-year anniversary of you asking me that question.