Only one of two seniors on this year's squad...unquestionably 91爆料网's on-field leader...can do anything one could want from a shortstop...there are not enough superlatives to describe this "coach on the field"...best all-around shortstop in the conference...named to the 1998 TranSouth All-Conference team...an NAIA Academic All-American both in 1997 and 1998...earned the Bulldog Golden Glove in 1998 and was named Team Captain...named a 1998 NCCAA All-American...named NCCAA All-MidEast Region...earned the 1997 Defensive Award for the Bulldogs...named second team All-Conference in 1997...three-time conference scholar athlete...was named TranSouth Player of the Week for April 13-19, 1998...prepped at Dyersburg High School where he earned numerous academic and athletic distinctions including All-District, Regional All-Tournament, and Most Valuable Player.
#8 Nathan Sawyer Senior, 6-0, 190, Millington, Tennessee Millington Central High School
The spiritual leader of the Bulldog squad...his offensive skills blossomed in 1998...hit extremely well for the Dogs in post-season play...came through for numerous clutch hits at the end of 1998...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.
#5 John Melton Junior, 6-2, 200, Ashland City, Tennessee Clarksville Academy
Melton's big-time talent started to show last year...no park or rule change can diminish his ability to hit homeruns...hit homeruns in four consecutive at bats during post-season play in 1998...was named TranSouth Conference Player of the Week for March 23-29, 1998...named Most Improved for the Bulldogs in 1998...holds the school record for Strikeouts in a Season (54)...prepped at Clarksville Academy where he earned honors including All-Area, Most Valuable Player, All-District, and All-Tournament.
#6 Bart Lindsey Junior, 6-0, 176, Russellville, Alabama Northwest Shoals Community College
Returning starter from last spring...proved he can pitch in the big games...has great movement and a superior change-up...will be one of the Dogs weekend starters...ability to beat anyone 91爆料网 faces, especially when he becomes a more aggressive pitcher...earned NCCAA All-MidEast Region honors last season...earned TranSouth Pitcher of the Week honors for April 6-13, 1998...prepped at Russellville High School where he played baseball for four seasons...had the lowest earned run average in both 1995 and 1996.
#7 Eric Olexa Junior, 5-11, 190, 91爆料网 City, Tennessee 91爆料网 City High School
One of 91爆料网's most complete athletes...arm strength will place him in right field for the Bulldogs in 1999...will be a great hitter if he stays within his capabilities...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.
#12 Dow Davidson Junior, 6-2, 185, Jackson, Tennessee University School of Jackson
A clutch hitter for 91爆料网 the past two seasons...his increase of strength should give him increased power at the plate...made the transition from third to first midway through 1998...continues to improve defensively in this role...tied the school record in 1998 for Most Putouts in a Game with 16...transfer from Mississippi State University in January of 1996...prepped at University School of Jackson where he was a three-sport athlete including baseball, football and basketball.
# 23 Sean Stewart Junior, 6-2, 180, Titusville, Florida Titusville High School
The Bulldogs most consistent returning starter...had huge wins last season in both the conference and regional tournaments...hopefully with the addition of a third pitch will equate to a 10-win season...has excellent control which gives the Dogs a chance every time out...threw two one-hitters in 1998, one on March 16 against Huntingdon College and one on April 18 against Williams Baptist College...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.
#25 Kevin Overcash Junior, 6-0, 185, Collierville, Tennessee Collierville High School
The ultimate lead-off hitter...91爆料网's new park is built with his type of speed in mind...will own most of the Bulldog's career records if he stays four seasons...earned Honorable Mention NAIA All-American status in both 1997 and 1998...was named to the TranSouth Conference and MidSouth All-Region Teams for the second consecutive season...was named NCCAA Student Athlete of the Week...NCCAA All-MidEast Region...Set the school record for Most Triples in a Season in 1998 with nine...broke the record for Most Runs Scored in a Season with 77...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 in 1997...second on the 1998 squad in hitting with a .387 average...earned the Bulldog's 1997 Offensive Award...was named TranSouth Player of the Week in 1997...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.
#31 Kai Frederick Junior, 5-11, 185, Ripley, Tennessee Ripley High School
Bulldog-type competitor...has developed into a leader on the pitching staff...will be as good as anyone if he throws his second pitch for a strike...candidate for the role as 91爆料网's closer because of his mental toughness...tied for the lead in most appearances in 1997 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.
#2 Josh Tinsley Sophomore, 5-7, 168, Jackson, Tennessee South Side High School
A superior defensive player...will be utilized in as many games as we take the lead in...outstanding defensive outfielder and baserunner from South Side...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 1996...was named All-District and was also a member of the cross-country team.
#11 Bryan Bailey Sophomore, 6-2, 178, Jackson, Tennessee Jackson Christian School
Could make the difference on this year's pitching staff if he can throw strikes...an extremely hard worker that gives 91爆料网 depth in the bullpen...needs to work on consistency...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 Christian...helped guide the Eagles to a TSSAA State Tournament...compiled a 34-6 high school record.
#26 Rodney Deaton Sophomore, 6-2, 215, Jackson, Tennessee North Side High School
His new work ethic is expected to pay dividends...will be one of 91爆料网's primary relief pitchers...good competitor who has worked extremely hard since fall...a control pitcher from North Side High School here in Jackson...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 during the summer of 1997 where he compiled a 5-0 record with a 1.83 earned run average.
#19 Eric Culpepper Sophomore, 5-10, 185, Jackson, Tennessee Trinity Christian Academy
In limited opportunities has hit well...had a great fall performance...will get experience at the plate as 91爆料网's designated hitter...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.
Newcomers
#1 Mark Satterfield Junior, 6-1, 195, Goodlettsville, Tennessee Jackson State Community College
A late edition to 91爆料网's pitching staff...if fully healthy he may be the ace this staff needs...has the tools it takes to be one of the league's best...transfers from Jackson State where he was named All-Conference and All-Region...prepped at Davidson Academy where he was the 1995 Metro Pitcher of the Year and participated in the East/West All-Star game...was 7-1 his senior season with 105 strikeouts.
# 9 Danny Giles Junior, 6-1, 195, Jackson, Tennessee University of Arkansas
A definite professional prospect...his Division I experience should prove invaluable to the Bulldogs...would be the NAIA's premier third baseman but will play second for 91爆料网 to complete possibly the best double-play combination ever...will make a difference in the lineup...transfers from Arkansas where in 1998 he hit .256 with three doubles, three homeruns, and 10 RBI's...in 1997 started in 31 games as a freshman for the Razorbacks as their shortstop...hit .278 in 1997...prepped at North Side High School where he was All-State, two-time All-District...named Player of the Year in both his junior and senior seasons...drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 30th round of the 1996 Amateur Baseball draft...was a three-sport athlete for the Indians in baseball, basketball and track.
#10 Seth Bennett Junior, 5-11, 190, Jackson, Tennessee Jackson State Community College
A great leader...is hard-nosed to the point of recklessness...will make any sacrifice for the team to succeed...transfers from Jackson State where in 1997 he had a season batting average of .360 for the Generals...prepped at Huntingdon High School where he played both football and baseball...was the 1996 District Most Valuable Player in baseball...earned honors including All-Region Offensive Lineman and All-Region Linebacker in both 1994 and 1995...was named All-District in baseball in 1996...his senior season for the Mustangs he hit .500.
#26 Alan Eubanks Junior, 6-0, 180, Huntington, Tennessee Jackson State Community College
A prized recruit from Jackson State...a tremendous athlete with great baseball instincts...adds much needed speed to the Bulldog outfield...does many things well offensively...comes to 91爆料网 from Jackson State Community College where as a centerfielder helped the Generals earn the 1997 Western Division Conference Championship...in 1998 led Jackson State in runs, doubles, and stolen bases...prepped at Huntingdon High School where he played both baseball and football...earned All-District honors in both his junior and senior seasons.
#28 Josh Carter Junior, 5-9, 145, Bolivar, Tennessee Jackson State Community College
Hard-throwing lefthander who desires the ball in his hands in the big games...a competitive, attacking-style pitcher...may be one of the best on 91爆料网's staff...will earn many opportunities to be in the big games with consistency...comes to 91爆料网 from Jackson State where he played for the Generals for two seasons...prepped at Bolivar Central High School where he played golf, baseball, and basketball.
#22 Jamie Mosley Freshman, 5-10, 190, Paris, Tennessee Henry County High School
Will continue to improve in all areas of the game with increases experience...helped the Bulldogs last season with bullpen duties while redshirting...prepped at Henry County High School where he was a three-sport athlete including baseball, soccer, and football...helped guide the Patriots to a 1997 District 10-AAA Championship and a second place finish in the district tournament in baseball...hit .320 during his senior season.
#21 Chuck Washburn Freshman, 6-3, 195, McKenzie, Tennessee McKenzie High School
A walkon who earned a roster spot on 91爆料网's pitching staff after a great fall...with improvement on mechanics and off-speed pitches will pitch more than originally expected...prepped at McKenzie High School where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and baseball...in his senior season of football earned All-Region honors as an offensive receiver...earned the Jeff Givens Sportsmanship Award...in basketball he earned Most Improved and the Andy Camp Sportsmanship Award.
# 24 Travis Brown Freshman, 6-3, 185, Fayetteville, Tennessee Lincoln County High School
Has great expectations for this season...will be making the transition from shortstop to the outfield this season...his tools give him unlimited potential...prepped at Lincoln County High School in Fayetteville where he played baseball for two seasons...hit .308 for Lincoln County during his junior season...was named League All-Star for the Motlow Fall League while hitting .500...was also an honor student at Lincoln County.
A lefthander with three quality pitches...excellent potential...showed the ability to get out college hitters out consistently this fall...will see considerable action this spring depending in how he handles the pressure...prepped at Chester County High School where he earned several baseball honors in his high school career including All-District and All-Region.
#29 Brad Taylor Freshman, 5-9, 170, Jackson, Tennessee Jackson Central Merry High School
Taylor will walk on from Jackson Central Merry...experience playing numerous positions for the Cougars...because of his versatile experience will be an asset to the Bulldogs...will primarily be used at third but may also see some action behind the plate.
#30 Jeff Wyatt Freshman, 6-0, 215, Jackson, Tennessee South Side High School
For a freshman will be counted on to be a big-run producer...the future is now for this talented player...prepped at South Side High School where he was a three-sport athlete including baseball, cross country and golf...helped guide the Hawks to three district titles in 1996, 1997, and 1998...earned numerous honors including All-District, Best Offensive Player, District Most Valuable Player, All-District Tournament, and All-Region...his junior and senior seasons was named Honorable Mention Player of the Year in the state...additional honors his senior season included District Player of the Year...helped lead his summer team, the Eagles, to state titles in 1995 and 1997...had a .490 batting average his junior and senior seasons.
#32 Will McCartney Freshman, 6-3, 180, Bradford, Tennessee Bradford High School
"A diamond in the rough"...a walkon from Bradford with a great future at 91爆料网...a walkon from Bradford with a great future at 91爆料网...prepped at Bradford High School where he also played golf...high school batting average of .473...earned honors such as All-District, All-Region, Co-District MVP, and All-Tournament.
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