| Chris Getz |
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Freshman
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| Hometown:
Grosse Pointe, Mich.
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| High School:
Grosse Pointe South HS
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| Height / Weight:
6-0 / 165
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| Position:
Infield
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| Birthdate:
08/30/1983
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| Bats/Throws:
Left/Right
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THE BOOK ON GETZ
Considered to be the best prep shortstop in the midwest... drafted in the sixth round by the Chicago White Sox, but opted to attend Wake Forest instead... a tremendous talent with good speed, power, feet, hands and arm strength... has great baseball instincts... bothered by a back injury suffered last summer but showed steady improvement during fall practice... could get a look as the Deacons’ closer this year... throws in the low-90’s.
GROSSE POINTE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Three-time All-Michigan selection... team MVP as a sophomore and senior... three-team All-Region... holds the Grosse Pointe South career records for batting average (.465), doubles, stolen bases, walks and saves... rated by Team One as one of the top 20 middle infielders in the country... participated in the Area Code Games in 2001... carried Grosse Point South to a state championship as a junior... also lettered in football and golf... played at Grosse Pointe South for coach Dan Griestaum.
ODDS & ENDS
Undecided major... parents are Art and Betsy Getz... father, Art, attended Wake Forest... selected in the sixth round of the 2002 June Draft by the Chicago White Sox... decided to attend Wake Forest because of its strong combination of baseball and academics... chose the Deacons over Baylor, Michigan, Michigan State and Illinois.
Off the Field With Chris Getz
Favorite TV Show: Saved by the Bell
Most Impressive Person You Know: My Dad
Best Player I’ve Ever Faced: B.J. Upton
Best Sportscaster: Harold Reynolds
Person in History You’d Most Like to Meet: George Washington
In the Movie of Your Life, Who Plays You?: Wesley Snipes
