Power25 Countdown: No 8 Mitchell
February 13, 2020
Leading up to the start of the high school season, we will count down the Top 25 preseason teams every day as part of our comprehensive season coverage:
C/RHP Jackson Miller |
Team: Mitchell
Preseason Rank: 8
2019 Record: 25-2
FHSAA Class: 7A
Head Coach: Howard Chittum
Playoff Run: Regional Quarterfinals
TOP PLAYERS
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Jackson Miller, C/RHP, 2020 (Wake Forest)
Mason Miller, LHP, 2020 (FGCU)
Kyle Murphy, OF, 2020
Ashton Crowther, LHP, 2022 (Miami)
Aidan Miller, 3B/OF/RHP, 2023
X-FACTOR
Aidan Miller - Miller is the top freshman in the state of Florida and will have a big role this season. As a utility player who can play almost every position, the Mustangs will look for Miller to be a key part of this team’s success in 2020.
KEY PLAYERS LOST
Sebastian Zieba, 1B, 2019 (Belmont Abbey)
Kyle Lang, OF, 2019
OUTLOOK
The Mitchell Mustangs went 25-2 last season and return most of their core in 2020. Leading that core is C/RHP Jackson Miller (Wake Forest). Miller led the team in innings last season and was their best hitter. He was 9-1 with a 0.67 ERA and 81 strikeouts while also batting .464 with 32 RBI in 2019. Taking over as the team’s ace is senior Mason Miller (FGCU), a tall lefty that sits in the low 90’s. Adding to the rotation are sophomore LHP Ashton Crowther (Miami) and freshman Aidan Miller, who will make a big impact for this team all over the field. Offensively, the Mustangs bring back senior Kyle Murphy to bolster their lineup. Mitchell has a talented team back this year and they will have a chip on their shoulder after being knocked out early in regionals last season. Make sure to follow @pbrflorida on Twitter for the most up-to-date coverage throughout the season.
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