Prep Baseball Report

MS High School Team Preview: Tupelo Christian Eagles


PBR Mississippi Staff

The 2023 high school baseball season is quickly approaching and as usual, excitement abounds throughout the state. Players and coaches have been working in preparation for the upcoming season and, as is the case each year, there are some very talented players and teams across Mississippi.

Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons in Pearl, MS at Trustmark Park as they compete for a state championship, but there is plenty of work to be done before that becomes reality. We hope to familiarize our readers with many of the teams across the state as we preview individual teams across Mississippi. We will take you right up to first pitch this season with these team previews and by continuing other pieces of content covering the Magnolia State.

Please keep checking back throughout the season as we will be your one-stop shop for everything related to high school baseball across the state. Each week we will be releasing our players of the week, updating the Top 10 in each MHSAA classification as well as a Power 25. 

*Please note that all information is based on team preview questionnaires that were sent out and returned by the participating high school coaches.

 

High School Name: Tupelo Christian Preparatory School (TCPS)  

Coach’s Name: Andrew Herrington 

Classification: MHSAA 1A 

2022 Record: 18-14

District Number: District 2 

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Team Strengths: Looks to be well-rounded on the mound, scrappy team defensively.

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First year head coach Andrew Herrington inherits a Tupelo Christian roster that includes 4 returning positional starters and 5 arms from last seasons squad that finished 18-14 including a 3rd round appearance in the 1A state playoffs. Though fairly young, pitching and defense look to be the strength of the Eagles this spring.

Leadership will come from seniors Chip Barber (OF/1B/LHP - East Ms CC recruit) and Logan White (INF/RHP) as both were significant contributors to last season success. 

A host of young talent is on the rise as well with juniors Brayden Parker, Kaden Whitlock, Ty Russell, Tucker Crumpton, and Gabe Malone each expected to produce this spring. 

The Eagles return freshman Lawson Sanders (INF/RHP) who was an integral part of the pitching staff as an 8th grader. He along with Barber, White, and a few others will look to keep opposing hitters in check.

Look for the Eagles to once again be in the mix in 2023 for a trip to Trustmark. 

 

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