CLINTON, Miss. --- Mississippi College and head baseball coach
Jeremy Haworth announce eight additions to the roster for the 2019-20 academic year. The reigning Gulf South Conference Champions welcome six community college transfers and two high school standouts to Clinton for next season.
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"We are very excited about this signing class and the future of the program going forward," said Haworth. "We believe that this might be one of the best signing classes that we have had here at Mississippi College. (Assistant) Coach (Josh) Perez has done a fantastic job leading the recruiting efforts and I can't say enough of the job he has done this year bringing in such a talented group of ballplayers."Â
Jared Barnes
6-0 | 175 | Utility
Huntsville, Ala. | Bevill State CC
Bio: Made 13 appearances with a 2-1 record and two saves...logged 61.0 innings with 54 strikeouts for the Bears.
Haworth's comments on Jared: "Jared is a confident and very athletic baseball player that will be a two-way player for us. He shows tremendous speed in the outfield with a plus arm and on the mound he is an uppers 80s and low 90s arm with a plus slider."
Jackson Bridges
6-1 | 205 | RHP
Tupelo, Miss. | Meridian CC
Bio: went 3-1 in 13 appearances…logged 51 strikeouts in 44.1 innings for the Eagles.
Haworth's comments on Jackson: "Jackson is a dynamic low 90s arm that has the opportunity to pitch for us on the weekends. He has strong leadership qualities both on the field and off the field."
George Farid
6-1 | 200 | 3B
Mississauga, Ontario | East Central CC
Bio: hit .351 in his first season at ECCC with 59 hits and 37 RBI…has totaled 13 doubles, two triples, four home runs and seven stolen bases for the Warriors.
Haworth's comments on George: "George is a remarkable baseball player that shows all the intangibles that a corner infielder needs. He not only hits for average, but shows a lot pop in his bat. He is probably one of the best defensive third basemen if not the best in the Mississippi JUCO system."
Hunter Hughes
5-5 | 150 | LHP
Saltillo, Miss. | Itawamba CC
Bio: MACJC Second Team…went 6-0 in 19 appearances…logged 54.2 innings with 50 strikeouts for the Indians.
Haworth's comments on Hunter: "Hunter is a left-handed pitcher that can mix all three pitches in any count and that shows a ton of confidence on the mound. A strike thrower that knows how to win."
Caleb Reese
6-0 | 195 | Catcher/1B
Bossier City, La. | Parkway HS
Bio: hit .393 through his first three seasons at Parkway with 46 hits and 30 RBI…has totaled 15 doubles and two home runs for the Panthers.
Haworth's comments on Caleb: "Caleb is a talented, consistent hitter that has a lot power in the bat. He is a middle of the order type of guy and could make an impact as a freshman next season."
Abraham Sargent
6-1 | 185 | RHP/OF
Pell City, Ala. | Victory Christian School
Bio: Perfect Game nationally ranked pitcher and player…pitched for WWBA Championship team.
Haworth's comments on Abraham: "Abraham is an awesome addition to the Choctaw family. He is an upper 80s right-handed pitcher that has a lot of upside on the mound. He is a great kid that will fit perfectly in the clubhouse."
Ken Scott
6-2 | 185 | OF
Meridian, Miss. | East Central CC
Bio: hit .311 with 51 hits last season…recorded 13 hits, a triple, eight home runs and 12 stolen bases for the Warriors.
Haworth's comments on Ken: "We are extremely excited and blessed to have Ken apart of the Choctaw family. Ken has all the tools you need to play this game for a long time. Ken plays a solid defensive of with a plus arm, plus speed and with tremendous power at the plate."
LaBryant Siddell
5-8 | 220 | OF
Belden, Miss. | Itawamba CC
Bio: MACJC Second Team…hit .348 with 47 hits last season…recorded 10 doubles, two triples, six home runs with three stolen bases.
Haworth's comments on LaBryant: "LaBraynt is a power-hitting, corner outfielder that we see hitting in the middle of the lineup. Great character player that we look forward to having on campus next year."
