2008: Led team in batting average (.349), total bases (85), hits (61),
triples (3), slugging percentage (.486), walks (28), on-base percentage (.486),
and runs (35) ... Had a 3-4 night against Clemson with one run scored at the
Greenville Drive Stadium ... Went 2-4 with a double, 2 runs scored, and an RBI in
win over UNC Charlotte ... Had a 3-4 day with a double and a run scored against
Michigan ... Went 3-4 with a double, two RBI’s, and a run scored in win over UAB
... Was 2-4 against Georgia State with a two runs scored along with two stolen
bases.
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2007: Finished with a .316 batting average and ranked in the top 3 of
5 statistical categories ... Was a preseason second-team all-SAC selection in the
outfield.
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2006: Voted team MVP ... Named to the 2006 all-SAC second team ...
Finished with a .364 batting average and led the team in runs (42), hits (78),
walks (21), and sacrifice bunts (10).
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High
School: Played at Hillcrest H.S. for head coach
Steve Scolamiero ... Hit .407 as a senior while leading his team to a runner-up
finish for the Upper State Championship.
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Personal:
Cory Christopher Lyda was born October 24, 1987 in Greenville, S.C. ... Son of Jeff and Nita Lyda ... Majoring in business management.