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2021 (Freshman): Did not make an appearance.
Before Tech: Ranked as the No. 9 right-handed pitcher in Georgia and a top-30 player overall … Showed a fastball that sits high 80s to low 90s at 2019 National Showcase, but works with three pitches … Earned two honorable mention All-America honors (2018, 2019) … A 10-time all-tournament team selection … Won two WWBA Championships (2016, 2019) … Over last three seasons, has turned in 54.0 innings of work in showcase play, garnering a 5-4 record and a 2.90 ERA … Struck out 79 hitters … Allowed just 22 earned runs as well as 45 hits for a 1.50 WHIP … Had his best year in 2019 where he turned in a 1.50 ERA and 3-1 record in 18.2 innings of work … Allowed just four earned runs and 14 hits, striking out 25 hitters and issuing just eight walks … Also recorded 77 at-bats in 2017-18 for a .312 average … Finished with 24 hits, seven doubles, three triples and three home runs for 14 RBI … Has had back-to-back sensational years on the mound for Parkview High School … In 2018-19, worked to a 10-1 record and impressive 0.68 ERA over 13 starts (72.0 IP) …Turned in three complete games … Allowed just seven earned runs on the season, punching out 82 hitters and holding opponents to a .163 average … In just 13.2 innings as a sophomore, turned in a 1.02 ERA for a 2-1 record, allowing just two earned runs overall, while striking out 13 of his 64 batters faced.