Justin Bateman

Height:
5-9
Weight:
175
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Memphis, Tenn.
High School:
Christian Brothers

2011:

Made 12 starts in goal during Mercer's inaugural season ...Made first-ever save in program history at Ohio State (2/12/2011;7:28 in the first quarter on a shot by OSU's Dan Wertz) ... Wasalso credited with the Bears' first win in goal versus Carthage(3/19) ... Played more than 615 minutes ... 17.06 g.a.a. ...Faced 314 shots on goal with 138 saves ... A savepercentage of .441 ... In the NCAA Division I statistics for thenation's freshmen, ranked 10th in saves percentage and was 5th intotal saves.

High School:

A graduate of Christian Brothers (2010) … Coachedby Dave Czernecki … Three varsity seasons … Two-timefirst team all-Metro … Two-time second team all-state… Twice a finalist for “Best of the Preps” award… Three-time team MVP for CBHS … Helped team to statequarterfinals … A National Honor Society and National FrenchHonor Society member … Played club for Team Tennessee, whereDave Czernecki coached him, as well.

Personal:

Born April 8, 1991 in Memphis, Tenn. … Son of Lee Batemanand Lisa Bateman … Has one younger brother … Fatheris a firefighter … Favorite place is the beach and favoritesports team is the Memphis Grizzlies … Enjoys Subway forpre-game meals … Was also recruited by Jacksonville, Hobartand Pennsylvania … Says word that best describes him is“ambitious” … A biology major … Wants tobecome a doctor.