#29 Brandon Myhand
Senior, 5-9, 195, Paducah, Kentucky
Reidland High School
One of the best Bulldog hitters last season...ranked fourth on the team in hitting with a .332 batting average...made the transition from designated hitter to catcher last season...continued the 91爆料网 tradition of all-conference performers behind the plate...was also named to the Mid-South All-Region team...earned honorable mention All-American honors...ranked fifth in the conference in doubles in 1997...ranked seventh in runs batted in...prepped at Reidland High School where he was two-time all-state and named Mr. Offense three times.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1995 | 51 | 148 | 17 | 41 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 25 | .277 | 26 | 10 |
| 1996 | 53 | 165 | 29 | 51 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 31 | .309 | 28 | 17 |
| 1997 | 58 | 187 | 16 | 62 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 57 | .332 | 29 | 23 |
| Totals | 162 | 500 | 62 | 154 | 38 | 0 | 19 | 113 | .308 | 83 | 50 |
#32 Ed Grammer
Senior, 6-4, 215, Ripley, Tennessee
Ripley High School
Finished his best season ever for the Bulldogs in 1997...had several outstanding outings including a one-hitter against Belmont University...was named TranSouth Pitcher of the Week twice...named NCCAA Student Athlete of the Week...ranked third in strikeouts and fourth on the 91爆料网 staff in earned run average...prepped at Ripley High School where he was named All-District, All-State, and the District Most Valuable Player.
| Year | G | IP | H | R | ER | SV | W | L | ERA | K | BB | B/AVG |
| 1995 | 11 | 43 | 57 | 49 | 43 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9.14 | 29 | 37 | .306 |
| 1996 | 8 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7.38 | 26 | 22 | .265 |
| 1997 | 14 | 71.2 | 68 | 38 | 29 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3.64 | 62 | 32 | .251 |
| Totals | 33 | 153.2 | 161 | 124 | 104 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 6.11 | 117 | 91 | .274 |
#9 Johnny Katrosh
Senior, 5-8, 165, Bolivar, Missouri
Southwest Baptist University
A hard-nosed, hard-working player...possess all the characteristics one would expect from a coach's son...will start at second base for the Bulldogs this season...has some pop in his bat...one of the leaders on this 91爆料网 team...hit .250 for the Bulldogs last season and will be expected to help 91爆料网 both offensively and defensively...prepped at Bolivar High School in Missouri where he was a two-sport athlete including baseball and football...was named to the All-Star game in football in 1993.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1997 | 35 | 56 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .250 | 10 | 12 |
#10 Brian Pace
Senior, 6-2, 190, Russellville, Alabama
Northwest Shoals Community College
Will make the transition this season from designated hitter to starting right fielder...possess great power...has progressed into a complete hitter...hit six homeruns for the Bulldogs in 1997...a pleasant surprise as a defensive outfielder...transferred from Northwest Shoals Community College where he hit .397 in 1996...hit over .400 at Russellville High School his senior season...was named Most Valuable Player and All-State in football...named Most Valuable Player and All-Area in baseball.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1997 | 46 | 139 | 20 | 44 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 23 | .317 | 7 | 35 |
#13 Michael Hopper
Senior, 6-1, 190, Walnut, Mississippi
Northeast Mississippi Community College
1997 TranSouth Player of the Year...top pitcher for the Bulldogs last season as shown by his numerous recognitions...named Most Valuable Player..named All TranSouth Conference, All Mid-South Region, and honorable mention All-American...led the conference with the lowest earned run average in 1997...also led the conference in wins with nine...ranked fifth in the conference in strikeouts...in a game against Bethel College last season, 13 of his 15 outs came from strikeouts...transferred from Northeast Mississippi where he had the lowest ERA on the team...prepped at Walnut High School where he was named All-District and All-County.
| Year | G | IP | H | R | ER | SV | W | L | ERA | K | BB | B/AVG |
| 1997 | 19 | 84.2 | 71 | 37 | 19 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 2.02 | 84 | 24 | .221 |
#28 Jarred Alsbrook
Senior, 6-4, 180, Munford, Tennessee
University of Memphis
At his best, Alsbrook is as good as any pitcher on the Bulldog staff...erratic in 1997 after a year out of game competition due to a redshirt season...could be the difference for 91爆料网 if he performs up to his potential...the Buldogs need the added skill from the bullpen to expand the rotation...prepped at Munford High School where he played basketball and baseball...spent two seasons at Jackson State Community College before transferring to the University of Memphis.
| Year | G | IP | H | R | ER | SV | W | L | ERA | K | BB | B/AVG |
| 1997 | 13 | 33.1 | 46 | 38 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8.64 | 19 | 23 | .336 |
#30 Jeff Rowland
Senior, 6-1, 210, Camden, Tennessee
Volunteer State Community College
Tied with Myhand to lead the team in homeruns last season...helped guide Volunteer State to the 1995 Junior College World Series...earned All-Conference and All-Region honors at Volunteer State...prepped at Camden High School where he earned numerous honors in baseball, football, and basketball including All-District and All-State.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1997 | 56 | 181 | 24 | 59 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 46 | .326 | 21 | 29 |
#3 John Koffman
Junior, 6-0, 170, Dyerburg, Tennessee
Dyersburg High School
Academic All-American in 1997...earned the 1997 Defensive Award for the Bulldogs...named second team All-Conference last season...tied the lead for stolen bases in 1996 with 13...two-time conference scholar athlete...prepped at Dyersburg High School where he earned numerous academic and athletic distinctions including All-District, Regional All-Tournament, and Most Valuable Player.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1996 | 54 | 167 | 37 | 54 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 28 | .323 | 20 | 11 |
| 1997 | 55 | 150 | 33 | 51 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 29 | .340 | 19 | 15 |
| Totals | 109 | 317 | 70 | 105 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 57 | .331 | 39 | 26 |
#14 Jonathon Smart
Junior, 6-0, 190, Columbus, Georgia
Columbus State Community College
Righthanded picther who returns to 91爆料网 after a year at Columbus State Community College...will be used this season as a spot starter an short relief...prepped at Columbus High, the AAA State Champions for three consecutive years...earned such honors as Most Valuable Player, Coach's Award, and All-City.
#7 Eric Olexa
Sophomore, 5-11, 190, 91爆料网 City, Tennessee
91爆料网 City High School
Emerged as a starting left fielder coming out of the fall season...has plenty of ability but must minimize mistakes...prepped at 91爆料网 City High School where he was named a TSSAA Student Athlete.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1997 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .273 | 1 | 2 |
#5 John Melton
Sophomore, 6-2, 200, Ashland City, Tennessee
Clarksville Academy
Expected to break out with big numbers in his season...if he relaxes and lets his ability show, he will be one of the premeir power hitters in the league along with being a defensive standout...prepped at Clarksville Academy where he earned honors including All-Area, Most Valuable Player, All-District, and All-Tournament.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1997 | 19 | 44 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .227 | 7 | 15 |
#8 Nathan Sawyer
Sophomore, 6-0, 190, Millington, Tennessee
Millington Central High School
Saw playing time at the second base as well as being used in pinch hitting situations and in the outfield...prepped at Millington Central High School where he was a four-sport athlete including football, basketball, cross country and baseball...was three times All-District, twice All-Metro and one year All-State...finalist for Best of the Preps All-Metro Player of the Year...named to the Tennessee Sportsfest Team and the East/West International Team...led the team in hitting for three seasons while leading the Memphis Metro area in hits, total bases and triples in 1995.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1997 | 38 | 95 | 13 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | .253 | 5 | 17 |
#31 Kai Frederick
Sophomore, 5-11, 185, Ripley, Tennessee
Ripley High School
Tied for the lead in most appearances last season with 19...prepped at Ripley High School where he played both baseball and football...was named All-District twice, earned All-Tournament team honors and was named the offensive Most Valuable Player...had a 2.23 earned run average his senior season while batting .424.
| Year | G | IP | H | R | ER | SV | W | L | ERA | K | BB | B/AVG |
| 1997 | 19 | 26.1 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2.73 | 24 | 10 | .257 |
#12 Dow Davidson
Sophomore, 6-2, 185, Jackson, Tennessee
University School of Jackson
Earned a starting position midway through his freshman season...has improved in evry facet of the game since his transfer from Mississippi State University last January...expected to provide steady defense at third along with a productive bat...prepped at University School of Jackson where he was a three-sport athlete including baseball, football and basketball.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1997 | 47 | 127 | 24 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 21 | .252 | 9 | 18 |
#25 Kevin Overcash
Sophomore, 6-0, 185, Collierville, Tennessee
Collierville High School
The speed demon on the 1997 roster...set three new records for 91爆料网 in his freshman season including Most Stolen Bases (56)...Most Singles in a Season (70)...Most Consecutive Stolen Bases (31)...Overcash led the TranSouth Conference in stolen bases...ranked second in hits and third in runs...led the Bulldogs in hitting with a .405 average...earned the Bulldog's 1997 Offensive Award...was named TranSouth Player of the Week...post-season honors included All-TranSouth Conference, All Mid-South Region, and honorable mention All-American...was drafted by the Yankees out of Collierville High School...was only thrown out once in his entire high school career...hit .420 and was perfect on the basepath as a senior...two-time All-District and All-Metro.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO | SB-SBA |
| 1997 | 58 | 215 | 65 | 87 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 33 | .405 | 11 | 9 | 56-60 |
# 23 Sean Stewart
Sophomore, 6-2, 180, Titusville, Florida
Titusville High School
One of the best pitchers on the Bulldog staff at getting ahead of hitters...struggling to find an out pitch...has developed nicely with good work ethic in the weight room...team will be depending on him to step up a notch to have the complete staff needed to complete on a daily basis...prepped at Titusville High School in Florida where he was a three-sport athlete in baseball, basketball and football...was named All-Space Coast twice and to the Cape Coast team twice...compiled a 2.50 earned run average his senior season.
| Year | G | IP | H | R | ER | SV | W | L | ERA | K | BB | B/AVG |
| 1997 | 13 | 41.2 | 67 | 48 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8.64 | 22 | 20 | .356 |
Newcomers
#24 Anthony Smith
Junior, 5-10, 184, Florence, Alabama
Itawamba Community College
A catcher/third baseman transfer from Itawamba...was hampered by a knee injury in the fall...must take advantage of opportunity in early spring games...handles the bat well...prepped at Central High School in Florence where he played basketball and baseball...played at Martin Methodist for one season before transferring to Itawamba...his senior season at Central was named first team all-american.
#6 Bart Lindsey
Sophomore, 6-0, 176, Russellville, Alabama
Northwest Shoals Community College
A lefthanded pitcher who can be as good as anyone 91爆料网 has had in the past when he learns to prepare for his team to pitch...he will be the number three started coming out of the fall season...prepped at Russellville High School where he played baseball for four seasons...had the lowest earned run average in both 1995 and 1996.
#19 Eric Culpepper
Freshman, 5-10, 185, Jackson, Tennessee
Trinity Christian Academy
Continues to steadily improve after redshirting last season...proved he can hit during the fall season...needs to imporve footspeed and defense range in order to help the Bulldogs...prepped at Trinity Christian Academy where he was a three-sport athlete including baseball, basketball and football...was named All-District in baseball and basketball and All-Region in football...hit .448 with seven homeruns during his senior season.
#17 Rodney Deaton
Freshman, 6-2, 215, Jackson, Tennessee
North Side High School
A control pitcher from North Side High School here in Jackson...had great success this summer against quality competition...needs second pitch to go along with an outstanding sinker...at North Side he played baseball and golf...was named All-District and All-Tournament at the Dyersburg Classic...had a 1.65 earned run average his senior season striking out 75 batters in 53 innings...went 7-2 in 1997 with one save...played for the Jackson Eagles this past summer where he compiled a 5-0 record with a 1.83 earned run average.
#2 Josh Tinsley
Freshman, 5-7, 168, Jackson, Tennessee
South Side High School
Outstanding defensive outfielder and baserunner from South Side...will see significant playing time as a defensive specialist...will be a solid everyday player when offense improves...led the Hawks in stolen bases while hitting over .360 last season...finished the season with 16 stolen bases...was not thrown out a single time in 1997 and was only picked off once in 1998...was named All-District and was also a member of the cross-country team.
#11 Bryan Bailey
Freshman, 6-2, 178, Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson Christian School
Will be asset to the Bulldogs from the mound this season...was named District 15A Player of the Year in both his junior and senior seasons at Jackson Chrisitan...helped guide the Eagles to a TSSAA State Tournament...compiled a 34-6 high school record.
Red Shirt Player
Jamie Mosley
Paris, Tennessee
Henry County High School
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