The Mississippi high school season kicks off on February 26, the first day for regular season games. Most teams will begin practicing on January 29, getting their rosters set and finalizing their lineups.

Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we will be rolling out team previews of high school teams all across the state and across all classifications, eventually launching our Preseason Power 25.

We have been sending out our annual Preseason Questionnaire to coaches all across the state and as the responses flood in we will bring you a snapshot of what to expect along with top players and keys to success for that particular team. If you don’t see your team’s season preview make sure your head coach fills out his Preseason Questionnaire.

Team: Hatley HS

Head Coach: John Harris
2018 Record: 5-14
MHSAA Classification: 3A
MHSAA District: 1-3A
Playoff Run:
2018 Final Rank: 5^th in District
Returning Starters: 7
Returning Pitchers: 4

TOP PLAYERS

Name	State	School	Class	Position	Commitment
Avery Benson	MS	Hatley	2019	Catcher	-
Camron Wright	MS	Hatley	2019	OF	-
Will Cantrell	MS	Hatley	2019	UTL	-
Matt Swan	MS	Hatley	2019	OF/3B	-

Stat Rat (X-Factor)

Name	BA	RBI	2B	3B	HR
Avery Benson	.459	15	9		2
Eli Carter	.328	16	1
Will Cantrell	.316	11	1	2
Camron Wright	.288	13	5

 

Name	ERA	IP	Record	K	BB
Camron Wright	3.33	33.2	1-3	28	26
Brody Bickerstaff	4.59	21.1	0-2	13	19

Outlook

Coach John Harris and the Tigers have high expectations in 2019. Returning seven starters and four pitchers from a season ago, Coach Harris will rely heavily on the team's approach at the plate and strong defensive play to carry them throughout the season.

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