Archive for 2022

Oct 11 THSB Player Profile: Jerson Martin, Sr, C, Chisholm Trail

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Jerson Martin is 6-0 195 C for the 3-6A Chisholm Trail Rangers. He has committed to Wichita State University.

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High School Career
In his junior season, Martin hit .368 with 7 Doubles, 2 Triples, 1 Home Run, 18 RBIs, 22 Runs, 15 Stolen Bases, a .505 OBP and a .537 SLG. He was named the 3-6A Defensive Player of the Year.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Rangers Area Code Team
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Texas All Region 1st Team
2021 – Reds Area Code Underclass Team
2021 – 1.97 Pop Time at PBR Event

Oct 10 THSB Player Profile: Blake Julius, Sr, RHP/1B, Mansfield Legacy

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Blake Julius is a 6-6 210 Sr RHP/1B for the 11-6A Mansfield Legacy Broncos. He has committed to Oklahoma State University.

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High School Career
In his junior season, Julius was 10-2 with a 3.04 ERA and 84 Strikeouts in 69 Innings Pitched. He was named to the 8-5A All-District Team as a 1st Team Pitcher.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Rangers Area Code Team
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclass Texas All Region 2nd Team
2022 – Perfect Game #28 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #33 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – 93 FB Velo at July 27 Perfect Game Event
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB 5A Region 1 Top Players to Watch

Oct 5 THSB Player Profile: Jaquae Stewart, Sr, 1B/LHP, Sinton

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Jaquae Stewart is a 5-10 230 Sr 1B/LHP for the 30-4A Sinton Pirates. He has committed to Houston Baptist University.

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Photo credit to @blakepurcell14

High School Career
In his junior season, Stewart hit .414 with 10 Doubles, 11 Home Runs, 52 RBIs, 31 Runs and a .920 SLG PCT. On the mound he was 8-0 with a 0.17 ERA and 70 Strikeouts.  Stewart led all 4A players in Home Runs and ERA and was tied for 1st in RBIs.  He was selected to the 26-4A All-District Team as a 1st Team 1B. He was also named the Texas Sports Writers Association 4A Co-Player of the Year.

As a sophomore, Stewart hit .415 with 15 Doubles, 3 Triples, 42 RBIs, and a .638 SLG PCT. On the mound, he was 5-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 50 Strikeouts in 27 Innings Pitched. He was named to the 26-4A All-District Team as a 1st Team 1B. He was also named to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association 4A All-State Team as a 2nd Team 1B and to the Texas Sports Writers Association 4A All-State Team as a 3rd Team 1B.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Rangers Area Code Team
2022 – Collegiate Baseball High School All-American 2nd Team
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclass Texas All-Region 2nd Team
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #28 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Perfect Game #42 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – THSB All-Texas 3rd Team
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB 4A Top 40 Players to Watch
2021 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB 4A Top 40 Players to Watch
2020 – WWBA South Championships Tournament MVP

Sept 28 THSB Player Profile: Gavyn Jones, Sr, LHP/1B, White Oak

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Gavyn Jones is a 6-2 205 LHP/1B for the 15-3A White Oak Roughnecks. He has committed to Texas Tech University.

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High School Career

In his junior season, Jones hit .483 with 5 Doubles, 1 Triple, 1 Home Run, 11 RBIs and 12 Runs. Jones was injured part of the year and was unable to pitch during the season. He was named to the 15-3A All-District Team as a 1st Team 1B. He was also named to Texas Sports Writers Association 3A All-State Team as an Honorable Mention 1B.

As a sophomore, Jones was 5-3 with a 1.06 ERA and 68 Strikeouts in 46.1 innings pitched. At the plate, he hit .467 with 18 Doubles, 2 Triples, 2 Home Runs, 32 RBIs, 33 Runs, a .554 OBP and a .728 SLG. He was 3rd in Doubles among all 3A players in Texas. Jones was named the 15-3A MVP. He was also named to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association 3A All-State Team as a 3rd Team 1B and to the Texas Sports Writers Association 3A All-State Team as an Honorable Mention 1B.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Rangers Area Code Team
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #9 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Perfect Game #18 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Texas All Region 1st Team
2022 – 93 FB Velo at Area Code Baseball Games
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB 3A Top 30 Players to Watch
2021 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB 3A Region II Top 30 Players to Watch

Sept 23 THSB Player Profile: Nik Sanders, Sr, C, Waco University

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Nikolas Sanders is a 6-2 198 Sr Catcher for the 22-5A Waco University Trojans. He has committed to the University of Texas.

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Photo Credit to USA Baseball

High School Career
In his junior season at Waco La Vega, Sanders hit .490 with 8 Doubles, 3 Triples, 4 Home Runs, 23 RBIs, 24 Runs, 14 Stolen Bases, .625 OBP and a 1.132 SLG. He was named the 18-4A MVP. He was also selected to the Texas Sports Writers Association 4A All-State Team as an Honorable Mention Catcher.

As a sophomore at La Vega, Sanders hit.459 with 7 Doubles, 2 Triples, 1 Home Run, 11 RBIs, 9 Runs and a .837 SLG. He was named to the 18-4A All-District Team as a 1st Team Catcher.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Perfect Game All-American Classic
2022 – Perfect Game/MLB High School Home Run Derby Participant
2022 – MLB/USA Baseball Prospect Development Pipeline
2022 – Hank Aaron Invitational Game
2022 – Perfect Game National Showcase
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Texas All Region 1st Team
2022 – Perfect Game #14 Ranked Player
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #30 Ranked Player
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB 4A Top 40 Players to Watch
2021 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All Region 1st Team
2020 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All Region 2nd Team

Sept 22 THSB Player Profile: Drew Markle, Sr, SS, Katy Tompkins

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Drew Markle is a 6-3 180 SS for the 19-6A Katy Tompkins Falcons. He has committed to the University of Mississippi.

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High School Baseball
In his junior season, Markle hit .340 with 5 Doubles, 2 Triples, 20 RBIs, 40 Runs and a .468 OBP. He was named to the 19-6A All-District Team as a 1st Team SS.

As a sophomore, Markle hit .403 with 13 Doubles, 4 Triples, 38 RBIs, 48 Runs, a .493 OBP and a .573 SLG. He was tied for 6th in Runs among all 6A players in Texas. Markle was named to the 19-6A All-District Team as a 1st Team Utility Player. He was also named to the Texas Sports Writers Association 6A All-State Team as a 1st Team Designated Hitter.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Rangers Area Code Team
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclass Texas All Region 1st Team
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #23 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Perfect Game #69 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB 6A Region III Top 50 Players to Watch
2021 – Prep Baseball Report Team Texas

Sept 16 THSB Player Profile: Jack Bell, Sr, SS, Corpus Christi Ray

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Jack Bell is a 6-0 175 Shortstop for the 29-5A Corpus Christi Rays Texans. He has signed with Texas A&M University.

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Photo credit to Area Code Media Team

High School Career
In his junior season, Bell hit .310 with 3 Doubles, 3 Triples, 4 Home Runs, 23 RBIs, 29 Runs and a .423 OBP. He was named to the 29-5A All-District Team as a 2nd Team Shortstop. He was also named to the Texas Sports Writers Association 5A All-State Team as an Honorable Mention SS.

As a sophomore, Bell hit .310 with 8 Doubles, 1 Triple, 18 RBIs, 30 Runs and a .415 OBP. He was named to the 29-5A All-District Team as a 2nd Team 2B.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Rangers Area Code Team
2022 – Texas Scouts Association Prospects All-Star Game
2022 – Perfect Game National Showcase
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclass Texas All Region 2nd Team
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #15 Ranked Player
2022 – Perfect Game #35 Ranked Player
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball 5A Region IV Top 50 Players to Watch
2021 – Rangers Area Code Underclass Team

Sept 15 THSB Player Profile: Derrick Mitchell, Sr, OF, John Paul II

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Derrick Mitchell is a 6-3 200 Sr OF for the TAPPS Division 1 John Paul II Cardinals. He has committed to Louisiana State University.

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High School Career
In his junior season, Mitchell hit .400 with 9 Doubles, 9 Triples, 2 Home Runs, 18 RBIs, 29 Runs and 17 Stolen Bases. He was selected to Division I District 2 2nd Team.

As a sophomore, Mitchell hit .299 with 3 Doubles, 2 Triples, 3 Home Runs, 18 RBIs, 21 Runs, 11 SB and a .405 OBP.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Texas Scouts Association Prospects All-Star Game
2022 – Perfect Game National Showcase
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclass Texas All Region 1st Team
2022 – Perfect Game #10 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #38 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB Private School Top 25 Players to Watch
2021 – Rangers Area Code Underclass Team
2021 – USA Baseball 17U National Team Development
2021 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclass Texas All Region 1st Team
2021 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB Private School Top 25 Players to Watch

Sept 12 THSB Player Profile: Alexander Solis, Sr, RHP/SS, Weslaco East

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Alexander Solis is 6-1 182 RHP/SS for the 32-5A Weslaco East Wildcats. He has committed to the University of Houston.

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Photo Credit to Donald J Boyles

High School Career
In his junior season, Solis was 10-0 with a 1.60 ERA and 113 Strikeouts in 61.1 innings pitched. At the plate, he hit .436 with 8 Doubles, 4 Triples, 1 Home Runs, 22 RBIs, 44 Runs, 19 Stolen Bases, a .533 OBP and a .623 SLG. He was named the 32-5A MVP. He was also named the Monitor’s All-Area Pitcher of the Year and to the Texas Sports Writers Association 5A All-State Team as an Honorable Mention Pitcher.

As a sophomore, Solis was 7-1 with an 0.66 ERA and 71 Strikeouts in 53 innings pitched. At the plate, he hit .329 with 4 Doubles, 2 Triples, 6 Stolen Bases, 23 RBIs, 24 Runs and a .464 OBP. He was named the 32-5A Pitcher MVP. He was also named to the Texas Sports Writers Association 5A All-State Team as an Honorable Mention Pitcher.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Rangers Area Code Baseball Team
2022 – Perfect Game Underclass Texas All-Region 2nd Team
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #17 Ranked Player
2022 – Perfect Game #32 Ranked Player
2022 – 94 FB Velo at July 7 Perfect Game Event
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB 5A Region IV Top 50 Players to Watch

Sept 7 THSB Player Profile: Aidan Smith, Sr, OF, Lucas Lovejoy

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Aidan Smith is a 6-3 190 Sr OF for the 13-5A Lucas Lovejoy Leopards. He has committed to Mississippi State University.

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Photo Credit to Area Code Media Team

High School Career
In his junior season, Smith hit .364 with 15 Doubles, 5 Triples, 2 Home Runs, 38 RBIs, 36 Runs and 26 Stolen Bases. He was named to the 13-5A All-District Team as a 1st Team OF.

As a sophomore, Smith hit .363 with 17 Doubles, 6 Triples, 1 Home Run, 28 RBIs, 31 Runs and 11 Stolen Bases. He was 4th in doubles among all 5A players. He was named to the 13-5A All-District Team as an Honorable Mention OF.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Rangers Area Code Team
2022 – Perfect Game National Showcase
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #11 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Perfect Game #17 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – 6.46 Sixty at July 20 Perfect Game Event
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclass Texas All Region 1st Team
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB 5A Region II Top 50 Players to Watch

Blake Mitchell, Kendall George Make USA Baseball 18U National Team

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USA Baseball finalized the roster for the 2022 18U National Team on Friday, September 2, and two Senior Texas High School Baseball players were selected to the team. Sr C/RHP Blake Mitchell (Sinton) and Sr OF Kendall George (Atascocita) both made the 20-man roster. This is Mitchell’s 2nd year to play on the 18U National Team. He played for the USA Team in 2021 when the team went 5-1-1 in a friendship series against Canada.

The roster announcement comes after five days of 18U National Team Training Camp, which consisted of on-field workouts and a four-game Stars vs. Stripes series at the Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida.

As a junior in 2022, Mitchell was named the Texas Gatorade Player of the Year, the Texas Sports Writers Association 4A Co-Player of the Year, and the THSB Defensive Player of the Year. His Sinton Pirates won the 4A State Championship finishing with a 36-1 record.

Also a junior in 2022, George was selected to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association 6A All-State Team as a 2nd Team OF and to the Texas Sports Writers Association 6A All-State Team as an Honorable Mention OF. As a sophomore, he was named the 21-6A MVP.

Team USA will compete in the XXX World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup from September 9-18 in Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida. They will begin pool play on September 9 against the Netherlands at 7 p.m. ET from LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida.

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