Hall of Fame
During his freshman year at YHC, Gearrin excelled as a pitcher and went 3-1 with 22 strikeouts with a 1.88 ERA in 28.2 innings out of the bullpen, making a team-high 29 appearances.
During the 2006 season, Gearrin posted a 2.55 ERA both as a starting and relieving pitcher, with a team-high 12 wins against just two losses, striking out 88 batters in 81.3 innings pitched. Following the 2006 season at YHC and prior to enrolling at Mercer University, Cory played in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League, where he made the All-Star team and was tapped as a top-30 Major League Baseball prospect.
Gearrin’s sole season at Mercer in 2007 proved to be a recordsetting one, as his 13 saves and 2.44 ERA are still among the all-time single season pitching records. He was drafted in the fourth round of the Major League draft by the Atlanta Braves and made his major league debut against the Padres in 2011, working two perfect innings with two strikeouts. Gearrin has pitched in 77 games with a 3-3 record and 4.28 ERA, recording one save and striking out 68 batters in 69 innings.
Gearrin was presented with the Bill Lucas Award by the Braves in 2012, which recognizes the player in the organization who exhibits the best character and sportsmanship.
