SENATOBIA – Northwest head baseball coach
Mark Carson announced Thursday the signing of nine high school players to National Letters of Intent to play for the Rangers next season.
All nine players are in-state products spanning from central to north Mississippi.
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| NAME | POS | HT/WT | HOMETOWN | HIGH SCHOOL |
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| Cody Andresky | INF | 5-10/185 | Olive Branch, MS | Olive Branch |
| Harrison Sandridge | LHP | 5-11/180 | Hernando, MS | Magnolia Heights School |
| Grant McMinn | OF | 6-4/200 | Hernando, MS | Magnolia Heights School |
| Brody Catt | INF | 6-3/220 | Fulton, MS | Itawamba AHS |
| Hunter White | C/OF | 5-11/180 | Mantachie, MS | Itawamba AHS |
| Justin Milam | INF/P | 6-2/190 | Madison, MS | Madison Central |
| Cameron Kendall | LHP | 6-2/195 | Madison, MS | Madison Central |
| Brooks Boolos | INF | 6-0/175 | Vicksburg, MS | Warren Central |
| Cody McGarrity | RHP | 6-3/175 | Walls, MS | Lake Cormorant |
Cody Andresky, INF
Olive Branch, Miss. (Olive Branch)Hit .300 in 27 games as a junior with six doubles and 11 RBIs...named First Team All-District 1-6A...team finished 16-11 overall and advanced to the second round of the Class 6A state playoffs.
"We've watched Cody since a young age and everywhere we've seen him, he's hit. We think he's a very solid offensive player and handles the bat well with some gap power. We expect him to come in here and compete for an infield spot."
Harrison Sandridge, LHP
Hernando, MS (Magnolia Heights)Appeared in 19 games on the mound last season and posted a 3.53 ERA with 49 strikeouts against 21 walks...opponents hit just .236 against him...hit .284 from the plate with five doubles and 10 RBIs....also played football for the Chiefs.
"Harrison is very dependable and a strike thrower. He wants the ball in his hands and will challenge anybody at anytime. We're excited about the mentality he brings and think he has a very bright future here."
Grant McMinn, OF
Hernando, MS (Magnolia Heights)Hit .351 last season with 16 doubles, four triples, six home runs and 54 RBIs and was an All-MAIS selection...added 20 stolen bases and four sacrifice hits...slugged .623 with a .440 on-base percentage...also played basketball for the Chiefs.
"Grant has battled the injury bug lately but has a ton of upside and chance to be a prolific middle of the order hitter. He hit a lot of home runs at Magnolia Heights and we hope that transfers over here. We expect good things from him."
Brody Catt, INF
Fulton, MS (Itawamba AHS)Batted .400 his junior year in 32 games with 12 doubles, a home run and 28 RBIs...also posted a 4-4 record with a 2.08 ERA and 43 strikeouts on the hill...named co-offensive MVP of District 1-4A...team finished 20-12 on the season and advanced to the quarterfinal round of the Class 4A state playoffs.
"Brody is a big hitter who we think will fit in our offense. We're looking at him to hit somewhere in the middle of our order. He's got some good pop, gap power and good pull power. We expect him to win a job in our lineup and produce."
Hunter White, C/OF
Mantachie, MS (Itawamba AHS)Hit .303 in 32 games as a junior with 10 doubles, a home run and 16 RBIs...named co-defensive MVP of District 1-4A...team finished 20-12 on the season and advanced to the quarterfinal round of the Class 4A state playoffs.
"Hunter is a really, really good athlete. He's solid behind the plate with a good arm and quick release. He plays the game hard and is a gritty type player who can impact our lineup right away with his athleticism and speed."
Justin Milam, INF/P
Madison, MS (Madison Central)Played in all 25 games his junior season, hitting .333 with nine doubles, a home run and 23 RBIs...posted a 3-0 record and 0.95 ERA with 12 strikeouts...team finished 19-6 and advanced to the second round of the Class 6A state playoffs.
"We like Justin's bat. He's a corner infielder who swings the bat well against high-level pitching. He also has a good arm and we see him as a dual threat at the plate and on the mound."
Cameron Kendall, LHP
Madison, MS (Madison Central)Posted a 1-1 record with a 2.85 ERA, 24 strikeouts and two saves last season...team finished 19-6 and advanced to the second round of the Class 6A state playoffs.
"Cameron has a chance to be a frontline arm. He can throw three pitches for strikes and is a very good strike thrower. We think his best days are ahead of him and we're excited for the opportunity to get him on our staff."
Brooks Boolos, INF
Vicksburg, Miss. (Warren Central)Played in 32 games as a junior, hitting .329 with three doubles and 17 RBIs...was 2-3 with a 2.96 ERA and 27 strikeouts...team finished 18-13 overall and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Class 6A state playoffs...a four-year starter at Warren Central...also a punter on the football team.
"Brooks is a high-level shortstop who has very good fundamentals. He's very athletic and consistent and we feel he can come in and contribute right away as a middle infielder."
