Averett University Athletics

Eddie Guessford was a crucial piece of Averett's 2003 USA South Conference Tournament championship team, helping the program win its first title in its history and make the NCAA Regional. The two-year outfielder was named to the 2003 American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings Division III All-America Second Team while batting a team-high .462 with six home runs, 16 doubles and 53 runs batted in that season. He also earned 2003 USA South All-Conference First Team and VaSID All-State First Team honors while making the USA South All-Tournament Team. Guessford collected USA South First Team recognition again in 2004 and was named to the VaSID All-State Honorable Mention Team his senior season. Over his two seasons, he batted .415 with 31 doubles, four triples, 15 home runs, 89 runs batted in and 81 runs scored in 84 career games. He also earned ABCA All-South Region First Team honors in 2003 and 2004.

Following his collegiate career, Guessford played professionally. He was later named to the USA South Conference's 50th Anniversary baseball team in 2014.

Guessford was inducted into the Averett Athletics Hall of Fame on Oct. 21, 2017.