Bio information

Full name:  Corey John McNamara

Born when and where?  Born in 1994 in Boston, MA

Year:  2016

Major:  Finance & Accounting

Hometown:  West Newbury, MA

High School:  Pentucket Regional High School

Sport and position:  Baseball/Pitcher

Favorites

Song:  0 to 100 - Drake

Professional Sports Team:  Boston Celtics

Athlete:  Tom Brady

Food:  Chicken Parm

T.V. Show: How I Met Your Mother

Movie: Semi Pro

Book:  When the Game was Ours

Feature Questions

Why did you choose Saint Joseph's College?

I liked the location, the size of the school, and it also seemed like it would be a good fit athletically.

What is/was your favorite class at St. Joe's and why?

I enjoyed Economics because it went into so many real world situations and Professor Zerillo, who taught it, gave the class terrific advice that would be relevant throughout our lives.

What was your first job (actually received a paycheck)?

Umpiring Little League Baseball when I was in Middle School.

Who would you like to trade places for a day with and why?

Jordan Speith because being a professional golfer would be an ideal lifestyle.

What is on your "Bucket List?"

Play golf at Pebble Beach.

Talent you'd most like to have:

To be able to play the piano

What do you drive?

2000 Saturn Wagon

What is your motto?

Don't have a motto...

Do you have any superstitions before you go into a big game?

Despite coming from a very superstitious family, I have no real superstitions personally.

Why did you choose your jersey #?

My jersey number was given to me, BUT I didn't want to change it after receiving it because 45 is the same number as Pedro Martinez.

What is your most memorable moment as an athlete at SJC?

Recording the final out and winning the GNAC Tournament on our home field my sophomore year.

Besides your parents, who has had the greatest impact on your life?

My Grampy for helping me develop as a baseball player and as a person.

Can you tell us something about you that most people don't know?

I initially planned on only playing basketball in college.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I expect to be somewhere in New England working in some aspect of the Finance field.

If you could meet anyone (past or present) who would it be and why?

Larry Bird, because I would love to be able to watch him play basketball, and then speak with him because he seemed to have an interesting personality.

What are your hobbies?

Baseball, basketball, golf, & card games

What is your ideal day away from athletics?

A relaxing day on the beach

Do you plan on playing sports or coaching after you graduate?

Yes, I plan to continue to play baseball and basketball in leagues for several years, and continue to coach as well.

What are your personal and team goals for this season?

Win the GNAC tournament and make it back to the NCAA regionals.