Hall of Fame
The 2009 Southern Conference Player of the Year and an ABCA Third Team All-American, Austin graduated from Elon holding several records, including single-season marks for hits (92), home runs (23), RBIs (82) and total bases (178).
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The Charlotte native was a three-year starter for the Maroon and Gold, making an immediate impact as a freshman by setting the program's first-year batting average record at .337. During his sophomore and junior seasons, he was named to the SoCon All-Tournament Team, becoming one of just two players in program history to earn All-Tournament honors twice.
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In 2008, Austin helped the Phoenix post a 44-18 record and achieve a top-25 national ranking. The following season, he was named the SoCon Coaches Player of the Year and helped Elon earn an at-large berth to the NCAA Tournament. He became the highest-drafted position player in program history when he was selected in the fifth round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Miami Marlins.
