Norfolk State University Athletics

2012 (Junior): Made 18 appearances, seven starts and 11 out of the bullpen … named to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) all-state second team … led NSU with seven victories and also notched a save … finished fifth in the MEAC in ERA (2.70) and fourth in strikeouts (70) … opponents hit just .266 off him … gave up three earned runs in just one appearance all year … began his Spartan career with a complete-game loss in a 2-1 decision against Rider … allowed just two runs over seven innings and struck out six … gave up just one run in five innings with seven strikeouts in a relief outing against Villanova … earned a save against UMES by pitching two scoreless innings and fanning three … picked up his first career win in his next outing, in a relief appearance against William & Mary … gave up just one run and fanned seven in 5.1 innings without walking a hitter … also got the win in relief against ODU, giving up one run in three relief innings … got the win in back-to-back outings with UMES (seven innings, two earned runs) and Coppin State (six innings, two runs, six strikeouts) … had one of his best outings at Maryland, where he gave up just six hits and one run with three strikeouts in seven innings but took the loss … earned victories in his final three appearances of the season … pitched a nine-inning complete game against UMES, surrendering eight hits and one run while striking out seven … followed that up by tossing seven strong innings and striking out seven at Coppin State, giving up just two runs … also got the win in the MEAC Tournament opener with North Carolina A&T, allowing three runs in 5.2 innings … logged four at-bats during the MEAC Tournament and started the final game at second base, going 1-for-3 at the plate … named to the NSU Athletics Director’s Honor Roll for the fall 2011 semester.

At PHCC (Freshman/Sophomore): Posted a 5-0 record with three saves and a 2.08 ERA as a sophomore at PHCC … struck out 25 batters in 26 innings pitched … went 4-2 with a 4.40 ERA as a freshman … struck out 46 hitters in 43 innings spanning 19 appearances as a freshman … teamed with current Spartans Rafael Colon and Hunter Kenney his freshman year at PHCC.

High School: Played four years of baseball, basketball and football and lettered two years in track at Windsor … was a two-time Tri-Rivers District Baseball Player of the Year.

Personal: Christopher Thomas Horne was born on Jan. 31, 1991 … son of George and Kim Horne … majoring in business management.

Horne's Career Pitching Stats (at NSU)

YEAR	ERA	W-L	APP	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO
2012	2.75	7-5	18	7	2	0/0	1	78.2	81	27	24	24	70
Totals	2.75	7-5	18	7	2	0/0	1	78.2	81	27	24	24	70