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: Thrasher HS

Head Coach: Richie Taylor
2018 Record: 13-11
MHSAA Classification: 1A
MHSAA District: 1-1A
Playoff Run: 1^st Round
2017 Final Rank: 4^th in District
Returning Starters: 8
Returning Pitchers: 5

TOP PLAYERS

Name	State	School	Class	Position	Commitment
Shawn Dalton Weatherbee	MS	Thrasher	2019	OF	-
Easton Boren	MS	Thrasher	2019	3B/RHP	-
Bryson Grimes	MS	Thrasher	2021	OF	-

 

Stat Rat (X-Factor)

Name	BA	RBI	2B	3B	HR
Shawn Weatherbee	.617		5	3	9
Jonathan Watkins	.500		8
Easton Boren	.366		2		1
Ethan Cummings	.355
Bryson Grimes	.319		3

 

Name	ERA	IP	Record	K	BB
Jonathan Watkins	6.86	33.2	1-2	22	29
Easton Boren	4.59	32	4-1	40	23
Eathan Cummings	3.50	26	2-0	30	20

Outlook

Coach Richie Taylor looks to continue to build after exiting in the first round of the playoffs last season. Returning eight starters and five pitchers has the Rebels in a nice position. The roster is highlighted by Shawn Weatherbee and Easton Boren who will play a big role in the teams success while being supported by a host of underclass talent.

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