Hall of Fame
Combs (1998-01) led LR to its most successful two-year period in program history. The Bears won the SAC Tournament in 2000 and 2001 and went to the NCAA Tournament in 2001. Up until this past spring, those stood as the only SAC Tournament championships and the only NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. Combs is widely regarded as the best defensive player in program history as he owns the program record for career fielding percentage (.994), most chances (1340) and most putouts (1258). Combs is third in program history with 394 career RBIs and fifth with 28 career home runs. Combs is third in career total bases (394) and second in doubles (64). Combs is also in the top 10 in career batting average, slugging percentage, runs scored, hits and walks. Combs was named the 2001 Lenoir-Rhyne Male Athlete of the Year and was an all-conference and all-region performer.
