Taylor Tracey: THSB Cover Player

 admin  |    Dec 21st, 2024

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Taylor Tracey is a 6-6 205 Senior OF/LHP for the 26-6A Dripping Springs Tigers. He has committed to the University of Tennessee.

High School Career
As a junior, Tracey hit .402 with 11 2Bs, 3 3Bs, 6 HRs, 27 RBIs, 31 Runs, 9 SB, a .488 OBP and a .729 SLG. On the mound, he was 3-0 with 43 Ks in 22.1 IP and had a 2.19 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP. He was tied for 9th in home runs among all 6A players. Tracey was named the 26-6A MVP. He was also selected to the THSBCA 6A All-State Team as a 1st Team OF and to the TSWA 6A All-State Team as a 1st Team OF.

In his sophomore season, Tracey hit .375 with 4 2Bs, 1 3B, 1 HR, 13 RBIs, 17 Runs, a .483 OBP and a.500 SLG. On the mound he was 5-0 with 58 Ks in 29.1 IP and a 0.47 ERA and a 0.61 WHIP. He was named to the 26-6A All-District Team as a 1st Team Pitcher.

As a freshman, Tracey hit .317 with 4 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR and 30 RBIs. He was named the 26-5A Newcomer of the Year.

Other Baseball Recognition
2024 Rangers Area Code Team
2024 Perfect Game All-American Classic
2024 Perfect Game National Showcase
2023 Perfect Game National Showcase
2022 Rangers Underclass Area Code Team
2022 Area Code Underclass Pitcher of the Week
2022 Perfect Game National Showcase

Personal
Parents: Sunny Tracey and Kevin Tracey
Age: 18
Siblings: 2 younger sisters
Current favorite group/singer: Sturgill Simpson and Colter Wall
Favorite Restaurant- Drippin Donuts
Go to Fast Food- Jersey Mikes
Last movie you saw- Christmas Vacation
What do you like to do outside baseball- Fish and
golf
Favorite MLB Player: Jarren Duran

Interview

We dubbed 26-6A as the toughest district in 6A. Talk about playing in that district.

Well, it was fun. I think it was a good experience for our entire team. I think that we fought really well in our district, and I think it does nothing but make us better and prepares us for the end of the season to face the gauntlet that we have in playoffs.

What do you like about this year’s team?

I like our bats, just like last year. We have a lot of returning bats, and I think that this team can really do some damage at the plate. And early in the game, I can see us striking first in a lot of games and putting some teams away.

How good can this Dripping Springs team be?

With the people that we have on this squad this year, I think the sky’s the limit. I think the chemistry is the best that is I’ve ever seen. And all the dudes have really bought in to the process. I think that this off season has really been a statement to how dedicated these guys can be.

What’s going to be the challenge for Dripping Springs?

We have to stay healthy, just like every other team in the state. We’re all looking to keep a full squad throughout the year. We just have to make sure that we don’t lose any key components through injury and stuff, because it’s a long season, and we have to be able to go full throttle from February to June.

Why Tenneessee?

I fell in love the coaching staff. It is a great coaching staff there. I think that they’re really committed to developing me how I want to be developed. And they always seem to look out for my best interests, and they look for the interest of my abilities. They really focus on the players and I respect that.