No. 16 Ryan Fesmire
Outfield * 5-9 * 163 * L-L * Sophomore * 1L * Franklin, Tenn. (Franklin Road Academy)2004
Diligent-working left-handed hitting outfielder from the Tennesseeprep ranks who is eager to build on his playing experience as a freshman in2003 * Third-year sophomore noted for his instinctive play in the outfield *Utilized a strong work ethic to improve his overall strength level andenters the 2004 campaign with increased maturity in the field and at theplate * Earned a place on the squad as a walkon during 2001 fall practice.
2003
Earned his first varsity letter in his rookie campaign, hitting thefield as a defensive replacement in the outfield in 19 games * Had two hitsin nine at-bats (.222) and made all three of his fielding opportunities *Made his collegiate debut during the season-opening NBC Classic againstConnecticut (Feb. 23) * Played in all three games of the East TennesseeState series, plating his first run as a pinch-runner (Mar. 1) and a daylater (Mar. 2) singling for his first career hit * Went 1-for-1 in MSU's12-3 win at Memphis.
2002
Sat out the season as a freshman redshirt.
HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year starter and two-time all-state, all-region and all-conference standout as an outfielder at Franklin Road Academy * Hit .438 with 35 RBI in helping lead coach George Weicker's FRA Panthers to a 26-10 record and runner-up finish in the state playoffs * Registered 17 stolen bases in 18 attempts * Honored as the team's defensive MVP * Compiled a 2-0 mark with an 0.69 ERA * Hit .391 with a team-leading 13 doubles in the Panthers' successful run to the state championship * Three-time letter-winner in both football and basketball * Starred as a running back and safety on the football field, earning team MVP, all-mid state and all-region player of the year honors as a senior.
Personal
Born Robert Ryan Fesmire on December 9, 1982 in Lafayette, La. * Son of MSU graduates Rob and Sheri Fesmire of Franklin, Tenn. * Father was an All-SEC defensive back during his football career at MSU * Majoring in General Business Administration.
YEAR AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HB SO SF S SB-SA PO A E FLD2003 .222 19-0 9 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0-1 3 0 0 1.0002004 .167 18-0 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0-0 4 0 0 1.000 TOTAL .200 37-0 15 6 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 0-1 7 0 0 1.000