SENATOBIA - Although the 2024 baseball season is still a couple months away, Northwest coach Mark Carson and his staff have already announced the signing class for the 2025 roster.

Carson's signing class consists of four right-handed pitchers, four outfielders, three infielders and two catchers. Ten of the 11 players signed are from the Magnolia State.

"We are so excited about the signing class that we have assembled," Carson said. "This group has a lot of individual talent and will bring the character, work ethic and athleticism to the table that will fit the mold of Northwest baseball. We are excited about their future as Rangers and we look forward to having them in our program, and developing them as both baseball players and students."

The full signing class is listed below:
 

OF Mason McMillin
6-2 | 215 | R/R | Mooreville, MS (Mooreville HS)
Ranked No. 9 overall prospect in Mississippi by PBR, Mason McMillin plays varsity baseball at Mooreville High School. As a junior, he hit .480 at the plate. Mason was named Second Team All-Division as a Freshman and was named Offensive Player of the Year for 4A his sophomore season. He plays travel ball for Easley Baseball Club, and was originally committed to the University of Memphis prior to signing with Northwest.

Why Northwest? "Northwest was the perfect fit for me mainly because of the relationships I built with the coaches over the summer going into my senior year. The 2024 signing class attending Northwest has a lot of talent and I believe we will be a very successful program over the next couple of years. Once we step foot on campus, we will be lucky enough to have top of the line facilities to develop and grow as ball players."
 

RHP Jace Robinson
6-7 | 235 | R/R | Olive Branch, MS (Northpoint Christian)
Ranked No. 37 overall prospect in Mississippi and No. 12 right-handed pitcher by Perfect Game, Jace Robinson plays varsity baseball at Northpoint Christian School. He boasted a 2.47 ERA as a junior with 10.5 K/9 and help opponents to hit just .081 against him. Jace helped lead the Trojans to a 2023 state championship and was formerly a three-year high school basketball player, but now has focused his talents on the diamond alone. He plays travel ball for Easley Baseball Club, and highlighted his junior season when he threw a no-hitter vs. North Delta.

Why Northwest? "I feel that Northwest can provide me the best opportunity to become the baseball player that I aspire to be."
 

INF/OF/RHP Tyler Sullivan
6-1 | 175 | R/R | Hernando, MS (Hernando HS)
Tyler Sullivan plays varsity baseball at Hernando High School where he hit .281 as a junior with 26 runs and 24 RBIs. On the mound he pitched at a 2.06 ERA with 48 strikeouts, and was named Pitcher of the Year at Hernando his junior season. He led the Tigers to 24-6 overall record, along with being 8-1 specifically in district and plays travel ball for Easley Baseball Club. Tyler highlighted his junior season when he pitched against DeSoto Central and struck out 14 opposing hitters.

Why Northwest? "I chose Northwest because when I showed up, I felt welcomed and comfortable on the campus. I knew it was home!"
 

C Lake Reed
6-0 | 200 | R/R | Tupelo, MS (Tupelo HS)
Ranked by Perfect Game No. 19 overall prospect in Mississippi and No. 3 catcher, Lake Reed plays varsity baseball at Tupelo High School where he hit .342 as a junior with 6 HR and 21 RBIs. He was named Second Team All-State and First Team All-Division as a Junior and, also named Second Team All-Division as a sophomore. Lake plays travel ball for Easley Baseball Club and he highlighted his junior season against South Panola where he went 2-3 with a HR and a double, while also throwing out 2 runners behind the plate. He previously committed to Memphis before ultimately choosing Northwest.

Why Northwest? "In many ways Northwest felt like home. The facilities and the coaches played a big role in that. When I stepped on campus it felt like the perfect place for me and the perfect place to propel my game to the next level."
 

C Hallas Lawson
5-9 | 190 | R/R | Hernando, MS (Hernando HS)
Ranked No. 15 overall prospect and No. 2 catcher in Mississippi by PBR, Hallas Lawson plays varsity baseball at Hernando High School where he hit .458 as a Junior with 39 RBIs and a .660 OBP. He plays travel ball for Easley Baseball Club. Hallas is also a standout linebacker for the Tiger football team, earning interest and offers to play college football.

Why Northwest? "Northwest is close to home. It is where I see myself excelling the most."
 

OF/INF/RHP Tatum Turner
6-0 | 170 | R/R | Banner, MS (Bruce HS)
Ranked No. 45 overall player and No. 1 utility prospect in Mississippi by PBR Tatum Turner plays varsity baseball at Bruce High School. His junior year he helped lead the way on the mound with a 2.72 ERA and a 9-2 record with 88 strikeouts in 61.2 IP. In his sophomore year he stood out at the plate, hitting .460 and with a 1.194 OPS. He enters his Senior season as the reigning back-to-back 2A Player of the Year in the state of Mississippi. As a complete high school player helping the Trojans at any position on the field, Tatum will look to continue to do just that at Northwest. Tatum plays travel ball for Easley Baseball Club.

Why Northwest? "I think Northwest is the best Junior College in the state for me. It just feels like home."
 

INF Corey Watkins
6-1 | 215 | R/R | Madison, MS (Madison Ridgeland Academy)
Corey Watkins plays varsity baseball at MRA where he hit .392 as a junior with 38 RBIs, 10 2B, 9 HR, and boasts a 1.331 OPS. Corey was named First Team All-MAIS and First Team All-Conference, while also being invited to the Powerhouse World Classic. He helped lead the Patriots to a state championship appearance, and highlighted his junior season in a game going 2-3 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, and a walk. Corey plays travel ball for SBG Sox.

Why Northwest? "As soon as I arrived on campus, it felt like a second home to me. The coaching staff are super welcoming and have great experience for what it takes to get to the next level. Not only that, the facilities at Northwest are second to none, making it such an awesome place to attend."
 

INF John Whit Snopek
6-1 | 190 | R/R | Madison, MS (Madison Ridgeland Academy)
Ranked No. 30 overall prospect in Mississippi by PBR, John Whit Snopek plays varsity baseball at MRA. In his junior season he hit .411 with 26 RBIs, 7 2B, a 1.036 OPS, and had more walks than strikeouts. JW attended the MAIS Future Games along with the PBR Future Games. For the Patriots, he has hit over .400 the past two seasons while leading them to back-to-back State Championship appearances. In his best game last season against PCS, he went 3-4 with 2 2B and 6 RBI, with one being a go-ahead double with his team down to their last strike. John Whit plays travel ball for SBG Sox.

Why Northwest? "Northwest felt like home as soon as I stepped on campus. From the first phone call with Coach Selby to the visit around the top tier campus, I could visualize myself playing in a winning program like Northwest. I've had some friends play here who have had nothing but positive things to say about the team, coaches, school, and experience. As soon as I shook hands with Coach Carson, Selby, and Carlini after seeing myself on the scoreboard while driving into the parking lot, I know this was the place for me. I chose Northwest because it is the best place to further my athletic abilities, to play at the highest stage and represent the Rangers in every inning, game, and every day!"
 

RHP/UTL Mason Gillentine
6-0 | 175 | R/R | Mooreville, MS (Mooreville HS)
Ranked No. 28 overall prospect in Mississippi and No. 4 catcher by PBR, Mason Gillentine plays varsity baseball at Mooreville High School where he hit .400 as a junior with 34 RBIs, along with a 1.125 OPS. He also led the charge on the mound for the Toppers winning four games, accumulating 29.2 IP over 11 appearances, with 44 strikeouts. Mason was named First Team All-State and First Team All-State, and he highlighted his junior season he went 4-4 with 3 2B. Mason plays travel ball for Easley Baseball Club.

Why Northwest? Mason simply put, "It felt like home!"
 

OF Meyer Maddox
5-10 | 175 | L/L | Hernando, MS (Hernando, HS)
Ranked in the top 500 nationally by Perfect Game, Meyer Maddox plays varsity baseball at Hernando High School for his Senior year after playing at powerhouse Jonesboro HS in Arkansas the last three seasons. He was named All-Conference in both his sophomore and junior campaigns. Meyer plays travel ball for Easley Baseball Club.

Why Northwest? "I chose Northwest because I loved the environment and it just felt like the place for me."
 

INF Jack Dye
5-8 | 155 | R/R | Madison, MS (Madison Ridgeland Academy)
Ranked No. 1 second baseman in the state of Mississippi by PBR, Jack Dye plays varsity baseball at MRA. Jack has been a two-year starter who has played in 73 games helping the Patriots win 59 games over that span. He was chosen to participate in the MAIS Futures Game after both his sophomore and junior seasons. He, also, played for Team Mississippi in the Geico High School National Championship Series. He hit .385 with doubles in 3 games while leading off and playing second base for Team Mississippi. Jack has been All-Conference for two years and All-MAIS after his Junior season. He has hit .319 with 58 runs and 37 stolen bases in his two seasons at MRA. He plays travel ball for SBG Sox.

Why Northwest? "I chose Northwest because I really liked the coaching staff and felt the program was the best fit for me. I'm also excited to get back to north Mississippi, where I grew up."

Northwest will release more information on each of the above signees with the rest of the 2025 season roster.