Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers

2023 [Freshman]: Played in 47 games, earning 44 starts...boasted the Rangers' best batting average (.351) with a team-leading 10 doubles and four triples...also hit one home run and was credited with 18 runs batted in...led the team in stolen bases (20-22)...posted the team's second-best slugging percentage (.476)...finished 4-for-5 at the plate in two games against Hinds and East Mississippi...went 2-for-2 in stolen bases in games against Bevill State, Illinois Central and the season finale against Pearl River...collected Honorable Mention All-MACCC honors...off the field, earned a First Team NJCAA All-Academic nod and a 4.0 cumulative GPA...also received President's List and Athletic Director's Honor Roll distinction for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters.

High School: Played for coach Rusty Cagle at Lewisburg...helped the Patriots to a 23-5 overall record and the MHSAA Class 6A Playoffs last season...finished with six doubles, a triple, two home runs and 13 RBIs during his senior campaign...also stole 28 bases in 33 attempts...earned First Team All-Region 1-6A honors and Region 1-6A Player of the Year last season...also earned first team all-state accolades and played in the D.M. Howie Crossroads All-Star Game...as a junior, hit three doubles and 13 RBIs...earned First Team All-Region 1-6A honors and team captain selection...finished with five RBIs during a COVID-19 shortened sophomore season...as a freshman, hit six doubles with 13 RBIs, earning First Team All-Region 1-5A honors and region Player of the Year honors...also garnered second team all-state recognition...finished high school as a graduate of distinction at LHS...teammates with fellow Rangers Cade Greer and Brayden Sanders.

Personal: Son of Tracy and John Hill...has one sibling, Christian (17)...enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with friends and family...studying kinesiology...nickname is “J-Hill”...born July 1, 2003.