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Chaz Nichols - C/RF/ - 2009

Greenville, MS
Washington School
HT: 6'1" - WT: 197 - GPA: - PSAT: - SAT:
B: R - T: R
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .320 - RBI 21
Summer stats:
Coach: Mitch Womack - Tel: (662) 686-2545
Career Highlights
1. Starting catcher on varsity team as a freshman - 2006
2. Most Improved - 2006
3. Delta State University Advanced Skills Camp - 2006
4. National Battle of the States I - 2006
Blue-Grey Battle of the States I - 2006

Russ Brown - 3B/1B/ - 2008

McComb, MS
Parklane Academy
HT: 6'0" - WT: 175 - GPA: 3.0 - PSAT: - SAT:
B: R - T: R
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .290 - RBI 12 - HR 2 - SB 10 - OBP .490 Pitching ERA 4.60 - 60 Time 7.2
Summer stats:
Coach: Ken Jackson - Tel: (601) 684-0864
Career Highlights
1. Spent the first year on the Parklane Academy Pioneers of McComb, MS varsity squad as the Designated Hitter
2. Had key hits in the state playoffs, one which propelled the Pioneers into the State Championship round
3. Attended a showcase event at Southeastern Louisiana during 2005-2006
4. Attended the Ole Miss Baseball Camp - Week of July 10th
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006

Chris Hilliard - P/OF - 2006
Ecru, MS
North Pontotoc High School
HT: 5'11" - WT: 160 - GPA: - PSAT: - SAT:
B: L - T: L
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .401 - RBI 45 - HR 4 - SB 25 - 60 Time 7.11
Summer stats:
Coach: Chad Anthony - Tel: (662) 509-9965
Career Highlights
1. 2004- Division 1-3A pitcher of year as a sophomore
2. 19 Strikouts in Win , 15 Strikeout game
3. Division 1-3A 1st Team All Division, Nettleton Tournament
4. 2004- Member of the State Games of MS Team
5. 1st Team all Pontotoc County Team

Ethan Burt - P/SS - 2007
Hattiesburg, MS
Presbyterian Christian HS
HT: 5'11" - WT: 160 - GPA: 3.5 - PSAT: - SAT:
B: R - T: R
HS stats:
Summer stats:
Coach: Phil Smith - Tel: (601) 268-3214
Career Highlights
Blue-Grey Battle of the States I - 2005

Phillip Cain - 1B/C/ - 2006
Richton, MS
Richton HS
HT: 6'0" - WT: - GPA: - PSAT: - SAT:
B: R - T: R
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .306 - RBI 42 - HR 5 - SB 2 - 2B 11 - 60 time 7.3
Summer stats:
Coach: Brandon Davis - Tel: (601) 508-5750
Career Highlights
1. All District 2 years - sophomore junior year
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006

Allen Cheek - OF/ - 2007
Carrolton, MS
Carroll Academy
HT: 6'0" - WT: 160 - GPA: 3.80 - PSAT: 140 - SAT:
B: R - T: R
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .431 - RBI 20 - SB 18 60 Time 6.7
Summer stats:
Coach: Sim Shanks - Tel: (662) 236-4197
Career Highlights
1. 2005 - All-Conference, All-Commonwealth (newspaper)
2. Best defensive player selected to MS State games
3. 2006 - All Conference, Best Offensive, MVP (team), All-Commonwealth (newspaper)
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006

BJ Johnson - P/OF/ - 2007
Fulton, MS
Itawamba HS
HT: 5'10" - WT: 170 - GPA: 2.59 - PSAT: - SAT: A16
B: R - T: R
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .353 - RBI 55 - HR 5 - SB 8 - Pitching W - 19 L - 5 ERA - 1.97
Summer stats:
Coach: Brian Long - Tel: (662) 862-2824
Career Highlights
1. 10th grade - Pitching Award, made All-Division Runner up in home run derby
2. 11th grade - Pitching Award, Best Offense Award, Made All-Division, Co-player MVP of division, Ranked in top 10 player of state, ERA 1.04 with 78 strikeouts, won home run derby
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006
Blue-Grey Battle of the States II - 2006
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006

Hunter Leech - 1B/P/OF - 2008
Smithville, MS
Smithville HS
HT: 5'10" - WT: 160 - GPA: 93.6 - PSAT: - SAT:
B: L - T: L
HS stats: Bat.Avg. .462 - RBI 24 - HR 1 - SB 19 - Pitching W - 8 L - 2 - ERA 1.74 60 Time 6.9
Summer stats:
Coach: Jeremy Duke - Tel: (662) 315-4559
Career Highlights
1. All Division - 1st Team 2006
2. Team Offensive MVP 2005
3. 2004-2005 Mississippi State Baseball Camp
4. Offensive & Defensive MVP 2006
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006

Derek Tortorich - C/P/1B - 2006
Picayune, MS
Pearl River Central HS
HT: 6'0" - WT: 190 - GPA: 3.9 - PSAT: - SAT: A21
B: R - T: R
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .385 - RBI 48 - HR 6 - 60 Time 6.8
Summer stats:
Coach: Greg Lewis - Tel: (601) 749-0708
Career Highlights
1. 2005 - All District. Held .344 average with 7 hrs; selected to District 8 MS State games team as catcher, hit .500 in tournament, with a single, 2 doubles, & hr., with 3 RBI's
2. Selected to Doyle baseball Bonanza as catcher and pitcher
3. 2006 - All District . - held .385 average with 6 hrs., 48 RBI's
4. First player in school history to be selected to Mississippi North/South All Star team
5. Selected to MS East/West All Star team
6. Currently playing with the Jackson 96ers baseball club - catching, pitching and playing 1B
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006

Mat Cox - P/1B/ - 2007
Fulton, MS
Itawamba Agricultural HS
HT: 6'3" - WT: 200 - GPA: 3.8 - PSAT: - SAT: A20
B: R - T: R
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .310 - RBI 2 - HR 0 - SB 1 - Pitching W - 15 L - 4 - ERA 2.09
Summer stats:
Coach: Brian Long - Tel: (662) 862-2824
Career Highlights
1. 94 strikeouts and 12 walks
2. 2 shutouts including 1 no-hitter
3. Received 2005 Coach's award
4. Member of 2005 Mississippi State Games team
5. Pitched complete game shutout in 2005 Mississippi State Games
6. Received 2006 Pitching award
7. Member of 2006 All-Tournament Team in Amory, MS Tournament
8. Member of 2006 All-Division Team - Division 1-4 A
9. Member of 2006 Mississippi State Games team
10. Member of 2004, 2005, and 2006 Division 1-4 A Championship reams
11. 2006 - Mississippi Prospect Camp at Delta State University
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006
Blue-Grey Battle of the States II - 2006

BJ Johnson - P/SS/OF - 2007
Fulton, MS
Itawamba HS
HT: 5'10" - WT: 170 - GPA: 2.7 - PSAT: - SAT: A16
B: R - T: R
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .433 - RBI 27 - HR 4 - SB 10 - Pitching W - 9 L - 1 - ERA 1.04 60 Time 6.9
Summer stats:
Coach: Brian Long - Tel: (662) 862-2824
Career Highlights
1. 10th grade - Pitching Award, made All-Division Runner up in home run derby
2. 11th grade - Pitching Award, Best Offense Award, Made All-Dividion, Co-player MVP of division, Ranked in top 10 player of state, ERA 1.04 with 78 strikeouts, won home run derby
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006

Alex Riser - C/3B/1B - 2006
Picayune, MS
Picayune HS
HT: 5'11" - WT: 190 - GPA: 90.1 - PSAT: - SAT: A17
B: R - T: R
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .375
Summer stats:
Coach: Cayne Stockstill - Tel:
Career Highlights
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006

Kris Rouse - OF/P/3B - 2008
Perkinston, MS
Stone HS
HT: 6'1" - WT: 185 - GPA: 2.8 - PSAT: - SAT:
B: R - T: R
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .370 - RBI 30 - HR 7 - SB 7 - Pitching W - 2 L - 2 ERA 3.00 60 Time
Summer stats:
Coach: Kevin Conard - Tel: (601) 928-1675
Career Highlights
1. All District 4A Coast Team Freshman & Sophomore year
2. MSU Summer Camp
3. Delta State Summer Camp
4. TPX Showcase
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006

Matthew Clark - 1B/ - 2007
Greenville, MS
Washington HS
HT: 6'1" - WT: 150 - GPA: - PSAT: - SAT:
B: L - T: L
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .350 - RBI 28 - HR 0 - SB 10
Summer stats:
Coach: Bill Hite - Tel: (662) 820-4062
Career Highlights
1. Greenville All Stars, Best Defensive Player, at Statemen Camps
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006

Ryan Howard - C/RF/ - 2007
Hattiesburg, MS
Columbia Academy HS
HT: 6'2" - WT: 165 - GPA: 3.5 - PSAT: - SAT: A16
B: R - T: R
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .305 - RBI 25 - HR 4 - Pitching 60 Time - 6.72
Summer stats:
Coach: Thornhill - Tel: (601) 441-8632
Career Highlights
1. All District (sophomore & junior year)
2. Best Defensive player (2)
3. Participant in Ole Miss Classic
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006

Logan McDowell - MIF/SS/2B/P - 2007
Jackson, MS
Jackson Academy HS
HT: 6'1" - WT: 190 - GPA: 2.5 - PSAT: - SAT: A19
B: L - T: R
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .356 - RBI 16 - HR 0 - SB 6 - Pitching W - 2 L - 0 - ERA 3.32 Saves - 3 60 Time - 7.1
Summer stats:
Coach: Doug Lycette - Tel: (601) 942-9056
Career Highlights
1. Most Improved Player
2. Honorable Mention for All-Conference as a junior
3. Baseball Camps - University of Mississippi & Mississippi State University
4. Showcases - Hinds Community College, Holmes Community College, and Meridian Junior College
5. Participated in the East Coast Professional Invitational - Sophomore year
6. Invited to select tryout for the Baltimore Orioles
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006

Stuart Morgan - 3B/SS/2B/P - 2007
Stuart has signed with the University of Arkansas at Monticello
Benton, MS
Benton Academy HS
HT: 5'10" - WT: 180 - GPA: 2.9 - PSAT: - SAT:
B: R - T: R
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .400 - RBI 42 - HR 0 - SB 21 - Pitching W - 11 L - 5 - ERA 4.23 - 60 Time - 6.9
Summer stats:
Coach: Terry King - Tel: (601) 955-9447
Career Highlights
1. 2005 - MPSA All District 2-1A and Best Pitcher
2. 2006 - MPSA All District 2-1A and Best Hitter
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006

Jordan Muirhead - CF/ - 2007
Vicksburg, MS
St. Aloysus HS
HT: 5'11" - WT: 175 - GPA: - PSAT: - SAT:
B: R - T: R
HS stats: Bat. Avg. .385 - Pitching 60 Time - 6.7
Summer stats:
Coach: Clint Wilkerson - Tel: (601) 507-2423
Career Highlights
1. 2006 - All District Team
2. 2006 - Member of Mississippi State
3. 2006 - Jackson 96'ers Baseball Team
4. Games Gold Medal Team
Blue-Grey Classic LSU - 2006

Brett Grantham - SS/3B/2B - 2008
Corinth, MS
High School: Corinth
GPA: 4.0 - PSAT: N/A - SAT: N/A - ACT: N/A
Height: 5'10" - Weight: 165 - Bats: R Throws: R
High School Stats
Batting Average: .440 - RBI: 49 - HR: 4 - SB: 21
Pitching Won/Lost: 3-0 - ERA: 1.84 - Strikeouts: N/A
60 time: 6.8 - Catcher�s release: N/A
High School Coach: Rob Scarbrogh - telephone: (662) 284-7013
Summer Coach: N/A - telephone:
Scouting Report
Not available at this time
Career Highlights
BG Classic - Cumberland University - 2007

Derek Purnell - OF/P - 2009
Carrollton, MS
High School: Carroll Academy
GPA: 3.0 - PSAT: N/A - SAT: N/A - ACT: N/A
Height: 6'1" - Weight: 165 - Bats: R Throws: L
High School Stats
Batting Average: .418 - RBI: 36 - HR: 2 - SB: 20
Pitching Won/Lost: 6-3 - ERA: 2.75 - Strikeouts: N/A
60 time: 7.1 - Catcher�s release: N/A
High School Coach: Sim Shanks - telephone: (662) 466-2484
Summer Coach: N/A - telephone:
Scouting Report
Not available at this time
Career Highlights
BG Classic - Cumberland University - 2007

Russell Williams - SS/P - 2008
Laurel, MS
High School: North East Jones
GPA: 3.6 - PSAT: N/A - SAT: N/A - ACT: 17
Height: 5'11" - Weight: 160 - Bats: R Throws: R
High School Stats
Batting Average: .430 - RBI: N/A - HR: N/A - SB: N/A
Pitching Won/Lost: N/A - ERA: N/A - Strikeouts: N/A
60 time: 7.2 - Catcher�s release: N/A
High School Coach: Jeremy Parker - telephone: (601) 498-5798
Summer Coach: N/A - telephone:
Scouting Report
Not available at this time
Career Highlights
2006 & 2007 All District
Defense Award 2006 & 2007
Team Captain 2007
Area Code 2007 Games
BG Classic - Cumberland University - 2007

Ethan Taylor - SS/P - 2011
Duck Hill, MS
High School: Carroll Academy
GPA: N/A - PSAT: N/A - SAT: N/A - ACT: N/A
Height: 6'3" - Weight: 181 - Bats: R Throws: R
High School Stats
Batting Average: .418 - RBI: 0 - HR: 3 - SB: N/A
Pitching Won/Lost: N/A - ERA: N/A - Strikeouts: N/A
60 time: N/A - Catcher�s release: N/A
High School Coach: Alex Donnell - telephone: (601) 480-2433
Summer Coach: Michael Dunlop - telephone: (662) 934-7070
Scouting Report
Not available at this time
Career Highlights
BG Battle of the States I - Devil Rays - 2008
BG Classic - Mid Tennessee State - 2008

Houston Harper - SS/OF - 2009
Duck Hill, MS
High School: Kirk Academy
GPA: 2.0 - PSAT: N/A - SAT: N/A - ACT: N/A
Height: 5'11" - Weight: 155 - Bats: S Throws: R
High School Stats
Batting Average: .365 - RBI: 16 - HR: N/A - SB: 19
Pitching Won/Lost: 1-0 - ERA: 2.10 - Strikeouts: N/A
60 time: N/A - Catcher�s release: N/A
High School Coach: Scott Martin - telephone: (662) 226-8188
Summer Coach: Scott Martin - telephone: (662) 809-9777
Scouting Report
Not available at this time
Career Highlights
BG Battle of the States I - Devil Rays - 2008

Channing Martin - P/INF - 2010
Coffeeville, MS
High School: Kirk Academy
GPA: 3.5 - PSAT: N/A - SAT: N/A - ACT: N/A
Height: 6'4" - Weight: 190 - Bats: S Throws: R
High School Stats
Batting Average: .364 - RBI: 18 - HR: N/A - SB: 4
Pitching Won/Lost: 7-2 - ERA: 1.02 - Strikeouts: N/A
60 time: N/A - Catcher�s release: N/A
High School Coach: Scott Martin - telephone: (662) 614-6518
Summer Coach: N/A - telephone:
Scouting Report
Not available at this time
Career Highlights
BG Battle of the States I - Devil Rays - 2008

Austin Swart - SS/2B - 2010
Louisville, MS
High School: Nanih Waiya
GPA: 3.1 - PSAT: N/A - SAT: N/A - ACT: N/A
Height: 6'0" - Weight: 185 - Bats: Throws: R
High School Stats
Batting Average: .534 - RBI: 35 - HR: 6 - SB: N/A
Pitching Won/Lost: N/A - ERA: N/A - Strikeouts: N/A
60 time: N/A - Catcher�s release: N/A
High School Coach: Tyler Rogers - telephone: (662) 803-3397
Summer Coach: Tyler Rogers - telephone: (662) 803-3397
Scouting Report
Not available at this time
Career Highlights
BG Battle of the States I - Devil Rays - 2008
BG Classic - North Carolina - 2008

Colten Robbins - P/SS/3B - 2009
Ecru, MS
High School: North Pontotoc
GPA: 3.0 - PSAT: N/A - SAT: N/A - ACT: N/A
Height: 5'9" - Weight: 175 - Bats: R Throws: R
High School Stats
Batting Average: .350 - RBI: 28 - HR: 5 - SB: 18
Pitching Won/Lost: 9-3 - ERA: 1.90 - Strikeouts: N/A
60 time: 6.8 - Catcher�s release: N/A
High School Coach: Chad Anthony - telephone: (662) 509-9965
Summer Coach: Chad Anthony - telephone: (662) 509-9965
Scouting Report
Not available at this time
Career Highlights
BG Classic - Mid Tennessee State - 2008

Tanner Gaines - P/SS - 2010
Baldwyn, MS
High School: Baldwyn
GPA: 2.9 - PSAT: N/A - SAT: N/A - ACT: N/A
Height: 6'1' - Weight: 160 - Bats: R Throws: R
High School Stats
Batting Average: .444 - RBI: 20 - HR: 0 - SB: 8
Pitching Won/Lost: 7-3 - ERA: N/A - Strikeouts: N/A
60 time: N/A - Catcher�s release: N/A
High School Coach: Gregg Tucker - telephone: (662) 322-6947
Summer Coach: N/A - telephone:
Scouting Report
Not available at this time
Career Highlights
BG Classic - Mid Tennessee State - 2008

Anthony Izzio - P/SS - 2009
Vancleave, MS
High School: Vancleave
GPA: 3.0 - PSAT: N/A - SAT: N/A - ACT: N/A
Height: 6'0" - Weight: 180 - Bats: R Throws: R
High School Stats
Batting Average: .380 - RBI: N/A - HR: N/A - SB: N/A
Pitching Won/Lost: 11-1 - ERA: 1.3 - Strikeouts: N/A
60 time: N/A - Catcher�s release: N/A
High School Coach: Henry - telephone: (228) 861-0215
Summer Coach: Neil Frederic - telephone: (228) 263-0679
Scouting Report
Not available at this time
Career Highlights
BG Classic - Mid Tennessee State - 2008

Jacob McGregor - P/OF - 2009
Belden, MS
High School: Tupelo
GPA: 4.0 - PSAT: N/A - SAT: N/A - ACT: 26
Height: 6'5" - Weight: 180 - Bats: R Throws: R
High School Stats
Batting Average: .N/A - RBI: N/A - HR: N/A - SB: N/A
Pitching Won/Lost: N/A - ERA: N/A - Strikeouts: N/A
60 time: N/A - Catcher�s release: N/A
High School Coach: Gary Enis - telephone: (662) 231-0917
Summer Coach: N/A - telephone:
Scouting Report
Not available at this time
Career Highlights
BG Classic - Mid Tennessee State - 2008

Marc McMillian - 2B/3B - 2010
Menden Hall, MS
High School: Simpson
GPA: 3.50 - PSAT: - SAT: N/A - ACT: 22
Height: 5'11" - Weight: 170 - Bats: R Throws: R
High School Stats
Batting Average: .340 - RBI: 40 - HR: 2 - SB: 18
Pitching Won/Lost: N/A - ERA: N/A - Strikeouts: N/A
60 time: 6.90 - Catcher�s release: N/A
High School Coach: Winston Mullins - telephone: (601) 506-0935
Summer Coach: Tim McMillian - telephone: (601) 214-3590
Scouting Report
Not available at this time
Career Highlights
All Tournament Team 2006 & 2007
All Conference
BG Classic - Mid Tennessee State - 2008

Austin Swart - SS/2B - 2010
Louisville, MS
High School: Nanih Waiya
GPA: 2.85 - PSAT: N/A - SAT: N/A - ACT: N/A
Height: 5'11" - Weight: 185 - Bats: R Throws: R
High School Stats
Batting Average: .534 - RBI: 35 - HR: 6 - SB: 5
Pitching Won/Lost: N/A - ERA: N/A - Strikeouts: N/A
60 time: N/A - Catcher�s release: N/A
High School Coach: Tyler Rogers - telephone: (662) 803-3397
Summer Coach: N/A - telephone:
Scouting Report
Not available at this time
Career Highlights
BG Classic - Mid Tennessee State - 200

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