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Jersey Number 40
Elijah MacNamee
- Position:
- OF
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 198
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Cypress, Texas
- High School/Previous School:
- Cypress Ranch
2018 (Junior Season)
Awards: Earned a spot on the all-tournament team and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tallahassee Regional.
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Season: Appeared in 53 games with 46 startsโฆStarted games in right field (39) and left field (7)โฆReached base in 45 of 53 games playedโฆReached base in a team-best 31-straight games from April 11-June 19โฆHad a season-best hitting streak of 12 games from May 13-June 9โฆOwned 15 multi-hit gamesโฆPosted 10 multi-RBI contests, including a pair of games with five-plus RBIs (6 - Florida, 5/19; 5 - at Vanderbilt, 6/8)โฆHomered at Alabama (5/6), twice versus Florida (5/17 & 5/19), three times in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional, against Oklahoma (6/1), at Florida State (6/2) and versus Samford (6/3) and twice in the NCAA Super Regional series-opening win at Vanderbilt (6/8)โฆWas 0-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch in three plate appearances as a pinch hitter.
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at Southern Miss (2/16-18): Appeared in all three games with two startsโฆSingled for this lone hit of the weekend in the middle game of the series. at Jackson State (2/21): Came off the bench and went 1-for-2 with a RBI single in the ninth inning. ย Kleberg Bank College Classic (2/23-25): Started all three games. vs. UC Santa Barbara (2/23): Plated the eventual game-winning runs with a two-RBI single in the fourth inningโฆAlso reached on a hit-by-pitch. vs. Nicholls State (2/24): Was 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scoredโฆNotched an RBI in the first inning with a singleโฆPlated a run with a sacrifice fly in the third inning. New Mexico State (3/6-7): Appeared in both games of the series with a start in the series finaleโฆDrew a bases loaded walk and scored a run in the five-run sixth inning of the series finaleโฆWas 1-for-3 with a run scored and a RBI in the finale. vs. Southeastern Louisiana (3/14): Posted a RBI single and scored a run in the five-run first inning. Vanderbilt (3/16-18): Appeared in one gameโฆEntered the middle game of the series as a pinch hitter and was hit by a pitch. Texas Southern (3/21): Went 1-for-1 with three walksโฆScored three runsโฆPlated a RBI with a fifth-inning single. at Missouri (3/23-25): Started all three gamesโฆLed the team with a .417 average (5-for12) and .536 on-base percentageโฆReached base multiple times in all three gamesโฆSingled twice in the season openerโฆSingled, walked and was hit by a pitch in the middle game of the seriesโฆAlso added a sacrifice hit in the second game of the weekendโฆReached base four times in the series finaleโฆWent 2-for-4 with a walk and a hit-by-pitch in the final game of the series. at Nicholls State (3/27): Collected one walk. at LSU (3/29-31): Appeared in all three games with two startsโฆSingled, walked and scored a run in the middle game of the series. Ole Miss (4/7-8): Appeared in the series finale and was hit by a pitch in his lone plate appearance. at Alabama State (4/11): Came off the bench and went 1-for-1 and scored a run. at Memphis (4/18): Made the start and walked once in four plate appearances. at Arkansas (4/20-21): Started all three gamesโฆCollected a hit and an RBI in each gameโฆPlated the game-winning run in the eighth inning of the series openerโฆPlated the final run of the game with an RBI double in the eighth inning of the middle game in the seriesโฆHad a sacrifice bunt that led to a run in the fifth inning of the series finaleโฆPlated a run with an RBI single and scored a run in the sixth inning of the final game in the series. vs. Ole Miss (4/24): Doubled in an RBI for his only hit of the Governorโs Cup. Texas A&M (4/27-29): Started all three gamesโฆReached base in all three games of the seriesโฆAll three hits were doublesโฆDoubled in an RBI and scored a run in the second inning of the series openerโฆDoubled twice and scored a pair of runs in the middle game of the seriesโฆPlated an RBI with his first double of the game in the six-run third inning in game two of the seriesโฆWorked a walk in the series finale. at Alabama (5/4-6): Started all three gamesโฆCollected at least one hit and one RBI in each game of the seriesโฆReached base four times in the series opener, going 3-for-5 at the plateโฆScored three runs in the gameโฆPosted a second-inning RBI single and scored a runโฆReached on an error and scored a run in the eighth inningโฆSingled and scored the eventual game-winning run in the 10th inningโฆSingled, walked and plated a run with a sacrifice fly in the middle game of the seriesโฆReached base twice in the series finaleโฆHit a two-run home run in the fifth inning to open the scoring for StateโฆAlso reached on an error in the sixth and stole a base. vs. Troy (5/9): Went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scoredโฆScored winning run on an error to walk off a win. at Kentucky (5/11-13): Started all three gamesโฆReached base in all three gamesโฆHad a pair of singles and a run scored in the series openerโฆReached base via walk in the middle game of the seriesโฆWent 3-for-6 with two runs scored and three RBIs in the series finaleโฆDrove in a pair of runs with a ninth-inning double in the final game of the series. Florida (5/17-19): Started all three games and tied for the team lead with a .538 batting average (7-for-13) in the seriesโฆDrive in a team-best eight runs and scored a team-high tying six runsโฆPosted three-straight multi-hit gamesโฆOpened the scoring with a seventh-inning, two-run home run in the series openerโฆAdded a single in the first game of the seriesโฆWent 2-for-4 with a pair of singles and two runs scored in the middle game of the seriesโฆHit the second of two first-inning home runs, a three run shot, to start a 3-for-5 day at the plate in the series finaleโฆTotaled a career-high six RBIs in the final game of the seriesโฆDoubled in an RBI in the third inningโฆDrove in two more runs with an eighth-inning double. SEC Tournament (5/22): vs. LSU (5/22): Chipped in a single. NCAA Tallahassee Regional (6/1-4): Started all five gamesโฆHit .364 (7-for-22) and reached base safely 10 times in the regionalโฆDrove in a team-best eight RBIs. vs. Oklahoma (6/1): Went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and three RBIsโฆPlated a run with a double in the third inningโฆHit a two-run home run in the fourth inningโฆAdded an eighth inning single. vs. Florida State (6/2): Posted two of MSUโs four hitsโฆSingled in the fifth inningโฆHit a walk-off, three-run home run with two strikes. vs. Samford (6/3): Hit the second of two first-inning home runs, a two-run shotโฆReached on an error and scored in the third inningโฆWas hit by a pitch in the fifth. vs. Oklahoma (6/3): Singled and scored a run in the eight-run third inningโฆWas hit by a pitch in the sixth. vs. Oklahoma (6/4): Singled and scored the eventual game-winning run in the fourth inning. NCAA Nashville Super Regional (6/8-10): at Vanderbilt: Started all three gamesโฆLed the team with five RBIs in the seriesโฆWent 3-for-5 with five RBIs in the series openerโฆHit two home runs in the first game of the seriesโฆSmacked a three-run home run in the third inningโฆSingled in the fifth inningโฆHit a walk-off, two-run home run with two strikes in the ninth inning of the series openerโฆSingled for his lone hit in the middle game of the seriesโฆWas hit by a pitch and scored a run in the series finale. College World Series (6/16-23): Started all four games. vs. Washington (6/16): Posted a pair of hits. vs. North Carolina (6/19): Singled and scored a run in the second inningโฆReached on a fielderโs choice and scored a run in the eighth inning. vs. Oregon State (6/23): Walked and scored a run in the ninth inning.
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2017 (Sophomore Season)
Season: Appeared in 57 games with 48 startsโฆStarted games as designated hitter (18), in left field (15) and right field (15)โฆHad a season-long nine-game hitting streak (April 21-May 13)โฆOwned a season-long reached base streak of 13 games (April 18-May 16)โฆClosed the season on a six-game hitting streakโฆPosted nine multi-hit gamesโฆLogged six multi-RBI gamesโฆHomered against Tennessee (3/24) and at Georgia (5/12)โฆWas 3-for-6 as a pinch hitter with one walk.
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Indiana State (2/24): Made his MSU debut in a pinch-hit appearanceโฆWalked in his lone plate appearance. Marist (2/25): Posted his first collegiate hit with a pinch-hit singleโฆStole a base and came around to score. Indiana State (2/25): Went 1-for-3 with a walk in a start at designated hitter. at Oregon (3/3-5): Appeared in all three games with two startsโฆHad a pinch-hit double in the series openerโฆReached on a fielderโs choice and scored in the middle game of the seriesโฆDoubled to plate two RBIs in the series finale. South Alabama (3/10): Went 1-for-4 with a single in a start. Columbia (3/12): Singled for his lone hitโฆReached on a fielderโs choice, stole a base and scored a run in the sixth inning. Columbia (3/13): Walked and scored a run. at Arkansas (3/17-19): Appeared in all three games with two startsโฆHad a hit in each game of the seriesโฆSingled and stole a base in the series opener as a pinch hitterโฆStarted the middle game of the series and went 1-for-3โฆAdded a sacrifice hit in the middle game of the seriesโฆStarted in the outfield and went 1-for-4 with a single. vs. Southern Miss (3/21): Singled and score a run in a start in the outfield. Tennessee (3/24-26): Started all three gamesโฆTotaled six hits, four RBIs and three runs scoredโฆScored a run in each game of the seriesโฆWent 2-for-4 with his first collegiate home run in the series openerโฆHit a first-inning, two-run home run in the series openerโฆSingled and scored a run in the middle game of the seriesโฆWent 3-for-5 with two RBIs in the series finaleโฆDrove in a run with a single in the first inning and came around to score a run in the series finaleโฆPlated a RBI with a single in the fourth inning. at Memphis (3/28): Walked and scored a run in the five-run first inning. at Ole Miss (3/30-4/1): Started all three gamesโฆReached base via walk in the series openerโฆWas 2-for-4 in the middle game of the seriesโฆChipped in a sacrifice hit in the fourth inning to set up Josh Loveladyโs sacrifice fly that drove in the eventual game-winning run. FIU (4/4/5): Started one game at designated hitter. Kentucky (4/7-9): Appeared in the series opener and series finaleโฆStarted in the series finale in the outfieldโฆWent 3-for-5 in the series finale with three runs scoredโฆDoubled and scored a run in the fourthโฆSingled and came around to score in both the sixth and seventh inning of the series finale. Mississippi Valley State (4/11): Started in the outfield and went 1-for-3โฆDrove in one RBI with an eighth-inning sacrifice fly. at South Carolina (4/14-16): Appeared in all three game, starting the first two games in the seriesโฆWent 2-for-4 in the series openerโฆSingled and scored a run in the second inningโฆDoubled and came around to score in the ninth innings of the openerโฆReached base via walk in the second game of the series. at South Alabama (4/18): Was hit by a pitch in the fourth inning. Alabama (4/20-21): Bookended the series with starts at designated hitterโฆWalked and scored a run in the three-run sixth inning of the series openerโฆSingled to drive in two RBIs in the nine-run sixth inning of the series finaleโฆAlso scored a run in the sixth inning of the finale. Auburn (4/28-29): Started all three games at designated hitterโฆTripled in one RBI and scored a run in the fourth inning of the series openerโฆSingled for his lone hit of the middle game in the seriesโฆReached base twice, once on an error, in the series finaleโฆPlate one RBI on a single in the seventh inning of the finale. at Texas A&M (4/4-6): Started all three games in the outfieldโฆHad hits in all three gamesโฆDrove in one RBI with a fourth-inning single in the series openerโฆHad an RBI single in the first inning of the middle game in the seriesโฆWent 2-for-4 with a double and one run scoredโฆSingled and came around to score in the seventh inning of the series finale. at Georgia (5/12-14): Appeared in all three games with starts in the first two games of the seriesโฆHit a two-run home run in the sixth inning of the series openerโฆSingled in the middle game of the seriesโฆWalked and stole a base as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning of the series finaleโฆAdded a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning of the finale. Troy (5/16): Started in the outfield and walked in four plate appearances. LSU (5/18-20): Appeared in all three games with starts in the final two games of the seriesโฆWalked and came around to score in the middle game of the seriesโฆReached on an error in the series finale. SEC Tournament (5/24-26): Started all four games in the outfieldโฆLed the team with a .467 batting average (7-for-15) and a .500 on-base percentageโฆHad a team-high seven hits. vs. Georgia (5/24): Went 1-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch. vs. Arkansas (5/25): Went 3-for-5 with one RBIโฆPlated a run with a sixth-inning single. vs. Florida (5/26): Went 2-for-3 at the plate with two singles. vs. Arkansas (5/26): Singled for his lone hit of the game. NCAA Hattiesburg Regional (6/2-5): Started all five games in the outfieldโฆPosted hits in each of the final four contests. vs. UIC (6/4): Went 2-for-4 with one run scored and two RBIsโฆDrove in one RBI with a single in the fourth inningโฆDoubled to drive in the eventual game-winning run in the fifth inning. vs. South Alabama (6/4): Singled and was hit by a pitch. at Southern Miss (6/5): Reached base twice in the first game of the dayโฆWalked with two outs in the third inning in front of Josh Loveladyโs three-run home runโฆSingled in the seventh inning. at Southern Miss (6/5): Singled to plate one RBI in the ninth inning. NCAA Baton Rouge Super Regional (6/10-11): Started both games in the outfieldโฆSingled in the series openerโฆSingled to drive in one RBI in the second game of the Super Regional.
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2016 (Freshman Season โ Blinn College)
Awards: Selected first-team All-Region 24.
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Season: Appeared in 54 gamesโฆCollected a hit in 39 of 54 gamesโฆReached base in 44 of 54 gamesโฆOpened his freshman season with a season-long 17-game hitting streak (Feb. 2-March 3)โฆPosted 21 multi-hit games, including three games with four hitsโฆLogged eight multi-RBI contests, including a season-best four against Alvin C.C. (4/15)โฆHomered against Frank Phillips College (2/12), Frank Phillips College (2; 2/13), at Wharton County J.C. (Both games; 3/13), South Suburban College (3/16), at Alvin C.C. (2; 4/15)โฆChose MSU over Texas A&M, Houston, Texas State and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
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High School
Lettered four times for head coach John Pope at Cypress Ranch High SchoolโฆHelped the Mustangs to the Texas 5A State Championship as a freshman and seniorโฆTabbed honorable mention All-American and first-team all-region by Perfect Game as a seniorโฆNamed first-team all-state and all-district as a seniorโฆAttended the Perfect Game National Showcase as a junior.
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Personal
Born Elijah Ryan MacNamee on Sept. 2, 1996, in Tunkhannock, PennsylvaniaโฆSon of Jennifer and Phillip HortonโฆHis biological father and stepmother live in Binghamton, New YorkโฆHas two sisters, Emma and Ellie Horton, along with five additional siblings: Aida, Blaire, Seamus, Sebastian and VanโฆMajoring in interdisciplinary studies.
Awards: Earned a spot on the all-tournament team and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tallahassee Regional.
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Season: Appeared in 53 games with 46 startsโฆStarted games in right field (39) and left field (7)โฆReached base in 45 of 53 games playedโฆReached base in a team-best 31-straight games from April 11-June 19โฆHad a season-best hitting streak of 12 games from May 13-June 9โฆOwned 15 multi-hit gamesโฆPosted 10 multi-RBI contests, including a pair of games with five-plus RBIs (6 - Florida, 5/19; 5 - at Vanderbilt, 6/8)โฆHomered at Alabama (5/6), twice versus Florida (5/17 & 5/19), three times in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional, against Oklahoma (6/1), at Florida State (6/2) and versus Samford (6/3) and twice in the NCAA Super Regional series-opening win at Vanderbilt (6/8)โฆWas 0-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch in three plate appearances as a pinch hitter.
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at Southern Miss (2/16-18): Appeared in all three games with two startsโฆSingled for this lone hit of the weekend in the middle game of the series. at Jackson State (2/21): Came off the bench and went 1-for-2 with a RBI single in the ninth inning. ย Kleberg Bank College Classic (2/23-25): Started all three games. vs. UC Santa Barbara (2/23): Plated the eventual game-winning runs with a two-RBI single in the fourth inningโฆAlso reached on a hit-by-pitch. vs. Nicholls State (2/24): Was 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scoredโฆNotched an RBI in the first inning with a singleโฆPlated a run with a sacrifice fly in the third inning. New Mexico State (3/6-7): Appeared in both games of the series with a start in the series finaleโฆDrew a bases loaded walk and scored a run in the five-run sixth inning of the series finaleโฆWas 1-for-3 with a run scored and a RBI in the finale. vs. Southeastern Louisiana (3/14): Posted a RBI single and scored a run in the five-run first inning. Vanderbilt (3/16-18): Appeared in one gameโฆEntered the middle game of the series as a pinch hitter and was hit by a pitch. Texas Southern (3/21): Went 1-for-1 with three walksโฆScored three runsโฆPlated a RBI with a fifth-inning single. at Missouri (3/23-25): Started all three gamesโฆLed the team with a .417 average (5-for12) and .536 on-base percentageโฆReached base multiple times in all three gamesโฆSingled twice in the season openerโฆSingled, walked and was hit by a pitch in the middle game of the seriesโฆAlso added a sacrifice hit in the second game of the weekendโฆReached base four times in the series finaleโฆWent 2-for-4 with a walk and a hit-by-pitch in the final game of the series. at Nicholls State (3/27): Collected one walk. at LSU (3/29-31): Appeared in all three games with two startsโฆSingled, walked and scored a run in the middle game of the series. Ole Miss (4/7-8): Appeared in the series finale and was hit by a pitch in his lone plate appearance. at Alabama State (4/11): Came off the bench and went 1-for-1 and scored a run. at Memphis (4/18): Made the start and walked once in four plate appearances. at Arkansas (4/20-21): Started all three gamesโฆCollected a hit and an RBI in each gameโฆPlated the game-winning run in the eighth inning of the series openerโฆPlated the final run of the game with an RBI double in the eighth inning of the middle game in the seriesโฆHad a sacrifice bunt that led to a run in the fifth inning of the series finaleโฆPlated a run with an RBI single and scored a run in the sixth inning of the final game in the series. vs. Ole Miss (4/24): Doubled in an RBI for his only hit of the Governorโs Cup. Texas A&M (4/27-29): Started all three gamesโฆReached base in all three games of the seriesโฆAll three hits were doublesโฆDoubled in an RBI and scored a run in the second inning of the series openerโฆDoubled twice and scored a pair of runs in the middle game of the seriesโฆPlated an RBI with his first double of the game in the six-run third inning in game two of the seriesโฆWorked a walk in the series finale. at Alabama (5/4-6): Started all three gamesโฆCollected at least one hit and one RBI in each game of the seriesโฆReached base four times in the series opener, going 3-for-5 at the plateโฆScored three runs in the gameโฆPosted a second-inning RBI single and scored a runโฆReached on an error and scored a run in the eighth inningโฆSingled and scored the eventual game-winning run in the 10th inningโฆSingled, walked and plated a run with a sacrifice fly in the middle game of the seriesโฆReached base twice in the series finaleโฆHit a two-run home run in the fifth inning to open the scoring for StateโฆAlso reached on an error in the sixth and stole a base. vs. Troy (5/9): Went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scoredโฆScored winning run on an error to walk off a win. at Kentucky (5/11-13): Started all three gamesโฆReached base in all three gamesโฆHad a pair of singles and a run scored in the series openerโฆReached base via walk in the middle game of the seriesโฆWent 3-for-6 with two runs scored and three RBIs in the series finaleโฆDrove in a pair of runs with a ninth-inning double in the final game of the series. Florida (5/17-19): Started all three games and tied for the team lead with a .538 batting average (7-for-13) in the seriesโฆDrive in a team-best eight runs and scored a team-high tying six runsโฆPosted three-straight multi-hit gamesโฆOpened the scoring with a seventh-inning, two-run home run in the series openerโฆAdded a single in the first game of the seriesโฆWent 2-for-4 with a pair of singles and two runs scored in the middle game of the seriesโฆHit the second of two first-inning home runs, a three run shot, to start a 3-for-5 day at the plate in the series finaleโฆTotaled a career-high six RBIs in the final game of the seriesโฆDoubled in an RBI in the third inningโฆDrove in two more runs with an eighth-inning double. SEC Tournament (5/22): vs. LSU (5/22): Chipped in a single. NCAA Tallahassee Regional (6/1-4): Started all five gamesโฆHit .364 (7-for-22) and reached base safely 10 times in the regionalโฆDrove in a team-best eight RBIs. vs. Oklahoma (6/1): Went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and three RBIsโฆPlated a run with a double in the third inningโฆHit a two-run home run in the fourth inningโฆAdded an eighth inning single. vs. Florida State (6/2): Posted two of MSUโs four hitsโฆSingled in the fifth inningโฆHit a walk-off, three-run home run with two strikes. vs. Samford (6/3): Hit the second of two first-inning home runs, a two-run shotโฆReached on an error and scored in the third inningโฆWas hit by a pitch in the fifth. vs. Oklahoma (6/3): Singled and scored a run in the eight-run third inningโฆWas hit by a pitch in the sixth. vs. Oklahoma (6/4): Singled and scored the eventual game-winning run in the fourth inning. NCAA Nashville Super Regional (6/8-10): at Vanderbilt: Started all three gamesโฆLed the team with five RBIs in the seriesโฆWent 3-for-5 with five RBIs in the series openerโฆHit two home runs in the first game of the seriesโฆSmacked a three-run home run in the third inningโฆSingled in the fifth inningโฆHit a walk-off, two-run home run with two strikes in the ninth inning of the series openerโฆSingled for his lone hit in the middle game of the seriesโฆWas hit by a pitch and scored a run in the series finale. College World Series (6/16-23): Started all four games. vs. Washington (6/16): Posted a pair of hits. vs. North Carolina (6/19): Singled and scored a run in the second inningโฆReached on a fielderโs choice and scored a run in the eighth inning. vs. Oregon State (6/23): Walked and scored a run in the ninth inning.
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2017 (Sophomore Season)
Season: Appeared in 57 games with 48 startsโฆStarted games as designated hitter (18), in left field (15) and right field (15)โฆHad a season-long nine-game hitting streak (April 21-May 13)โฆOwned a season-long reached base streak of 13 games (April 18-May 16)โฆClosed the season on a six-game hitting streakโฆPosted nine multi-hit gamesโฆLogged six multi-RBI gamesโฆHomered against Tennessee (3/24) and at Georgia (5/12)โฆWas 3-for-6 as a pinch hitter with one walk.
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Indiana State (2/24): Made his MSU debut in a pinch-hit appearanceโฆWalked in his lone plate appearance. Marist (2/25): Posted his first collegiate hit with a pinch-hit singleโฆStole a base and came around to score. Indiana State (2/25): Went 1-for-3 with a walk in a start at designated hitter. at Oregon (3/3-5): Appeared in all three games with two startsโฆHad a pinch-hit double in the series openerโฆReached on a fielderโs choice and scored in the middle game of the seriesโฆDoubled to plate two RBIs in the series finale. South Alabama (3/10): Went 1-for-4 with a single in a start. Columbia (3/12): Singled for his lone hitโฆReached on a fielderโs choice, stole a base and scored a run in the sixth inning. Columbia (3/13): Walked and scored a run. at Arkansas (3/17-19): Appeared in all three games with two startsโฆHad a hit in each game of the seriesโฆSingled and stole a base in the series opener as a pinch hitterโฆStarted the middle game of the series and went 1-for-3โฆAdded a sacrifice hit in the middle game of the seriesโฆStarted in the outfield and went 1-for-4 with a single. vs. Southern Miss (3/21): Singled and score a run in a start in the outfield. Tennessee (3/24-26): Started all three gamesโฆTotaled six hits, four RBIs and three runs scoredโฆScored a run in each game of the seriesโฆWent 2-for-4 with his first collegiate home run in the series openerโฆHit a first-inning, two-run home run in the series openerโฆSingled and scored a run in the middle game of the seriesโฆWent 3-for-5 with two RBIs in the series finaleโฆDrove in a run with a single in the first inning and came around to score a run in the series finaleโฆPlated a RBI with a single in the fourth inning. at Memphis (3/28): Walked and scored a run in the five-run first inning. at Ole Miss (3/30-4/1): Started all three gamesโฆReached base via walk in the series openerโฆWas 2-for-4 in the middle game of the seriesโฆChipped in a sacrifice hit in the fourth inning to set up Josh Loveladyโs sacrifice fly that drove in the eventual game-winning run. FIU (4/4/5): Started one game at designated hitter. Kentucky (4/7-9): Appeared in the series opener and series finaleโฆStarted in the series finale in the outfieldโฆWent 3-for-5 in the series finale with three runs scoredโฆDoubled and scored a run in the fourthโฆSingled and came around to score in both the sixth and seventh inning of the series finale. Mississippi Valley State (4/11): Started in the outfield and went 1-for-3โฆDrove in one RBI with an eighth-inning sacrifice fly. at South Carolina (4/14-16): Appeared in all three game, starting the first two games in the seriesโฆWent 2-for-4 in the series openerโฆSingled and scored a run in the second inningโฆDoubled and came around to score in the ninth innings of the openerโฆReached base via walk in the second game of the series. at South Alabama (4/18): Was hit by a pitch in the fourth inning. Alabama (4/20-21): Bookended the series with starts at designated hitterโฆWalked and scored a run in the three-run sixth inning of the series openerโฆSingled to drive in two RBIs in the nine-run sixth inning of the series finaleโฆAlso scored a run in the sixth inning of the finale. Auburn (4/28-29): Started all three games at designated hitterโฆTripled in one RBI and scored a run in the fourth inning of the series openerโฆSingled for his lone hit of the middle game in the seriesโฆReached base twice, once on an error, in the series finaleโฆPlate one RBI on a single in the seventh inning of the finale. at Texas A&M (4/4-6): Started all three games in the outfieldโฆHad hits in all three gamesโฆDrove in one RBI with a fourth-inning single in the series openerโฆHad an RBI single in the first inning of the middle game in the seriesโฆWent 2-for-4 with a double and one run scoredโฆSingled and came around to score in the seventh inning of the series finale. at Georgia (5/12-14): Appeared in all three games with starts in the first two games of the seriesโฆHit a two-run home run in the sixth inning of the series openerโฆSingled in the middle game of the seriesโฆWalked and stole a base as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning of the series finaleโฆAdded a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning of the finale. Troy (5/16): Started in the outfield and walked in four plate appearances. LSU (5/18-20): Appeared in all three games with starts in the final two games of the seriesโฆWalked and came around to score in the middle game of the seriesโฆReached on an error in the series finale. SEC Tournament (5/24-26): Started all four games in the outfieldโฆLed the team with a .467 batting average (7-for-15) and a .500 on-base percentageโฆHad a team-high seven hits. vs. Georgia (5/24): Went 1-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch. vs. Arkansas (5/25): Went 3-for-5 with one RBIโฆPlated a run with a sixth-inning single. vs. Florida (5/26): Went 2-for-3 at the plate with two singles. vs. Arkansas (5/26): Singled for his lone hit of the game. NCAA Hattiesburg Regional (6/2-5): Started all five games in the outfieldโฆPosted hits in each of the final four contests. vs. UIC (6/4): Went 2-for-4 with one run scored and two RBIsโฆDrove in one RBI with a single in the fourth inningโฆDoubled to drive in the eventual game-winning run in the fifth inning. vs. South Alabama (6/4): Singled and was hit by a pitch. at Southern Miss (6/5): Reached base twice in the first game of the dayโฆWalked with two outs in the third inning in front of Josh Loveladyโs three-run home runโฆSingled in the seventh inning. at Southern Miss (6/5): Singled to plate one RBI in the ninth inning. NCAA Baton Rouge Super Regional (6/10-11): Started both games in the outfieldโฆSingled in the series openerโฆSingled to drive in one RBI in the second game of the Super Regional.
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2016 (Freshman Season โ Blinn College)
Awards: Selected first-team All-Region 24.
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Season: Appeared in 54 gamesโฆCollected a hit in 39 of 54 gamesโฆReached base in 44 of 54 gamesโฆOpened his freshman season with a season-long 17-game hitting streak (Feb. 2-March 3)โฆPosted 21 multi-hit games, including three games with four hitsโฆLogged eight multi-RBI contests, including a season-best four against Alvin C.C. (4/15)โฆHomered against Frank Phillips College (2/12), Frank Phillips College (2; 2/13), at Wharton County J.C. (Both games; 3/13), South Suburban College (3/16), at Alvin C.C. (2; 4/15)โฆChose MSU over Texas A&M, Houston, Texas State and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
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High School
Lettered four times for head coach John Pope at Cypress Ranch High SchoolโฆHelped the Mustangs to the Texas 5A State Championship as a freshman and seniorโฆTabbed honorable mention All-American and first-team all-region by Perfect Game as a seniorโฆNamed first-team all-state and all-district as a seniorโฆAttended the Perfect Game National Showcase as a junior.
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Personal
Born Elijah Ryan MacNamee on Sept. 2, 1996, in Tunkhannock, PennsylvaniaโฆSon of Jennifer and Phillip HortonโฆHis biological father and stepmother live in Binghamton, New YorkโฆHas two sisters, Emma and Ellie Horton, along with five additional siblings: Aida, Blaire, Seamus, Sebastian and VanโฆMajoring in interdisciplinary studies.
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