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Forrest HS
1 JT Ferguson, 2017 STATS: .379 AVG, .434 OBP, 31
RBIs, 30 runs scored, 9 stolen bases; .997 Fielding percentage
in outfield.
2 Dustin Brashear, 2017 STATS: . 339 AVG, .416
OBP, 19 RBIs; Pitching: 2-1 record with 18 K's and 1.43 ERA over
24 IP.
3 Ethan Mealer, 2017 STATS: Pitching: 7-2 record
with 3 saves, 77 K's and a 1.31 ERA over 59 IP. Also hit .260
with 16 RBI's.
4 Jaylen Smith, 2017 STATS: .296 AVG, .405 OBP,
scored 28 runs with 12 RBI's. Played shortstop with a .991
fielding percentage.
5 Dylan Eady, 2017 STATS: .253 AVG with 12 RBI's
and scored 12 runs. Pitching: 18.1 IP with 18 K's and 3.81 ERA.
6 Blaize Sweeney, 2017 STATS: .238 AVG with a
.371 OBP. Started 30 games at catcher as a freshman.
7 Grayson Whaley and Drew Daughrity, 2017 STATS:
made combined 9 relief appearances with a combined 2-2 record,
26.1 IP with 3.88 ERA and 19 K's.
2018 TEAM OUTLOOK:
Offense: Offensively, the 2018 Forrest Rockets
will rely heavily on the leadership of the senior class (JT
Ferguson, Dustin Brashear, Jaylen Smith, Dylan Eady, Drew
Daughrity, Jarvis Lyttle, Lane Allen and Ryan Moses). This group
has accumulated the 2nd most wins in school history and has
valuable experience and leadership at the plate. The Rockets
will also look for offensive contributions from the junior class
(Grayson Whaley, Gauge Anderson, Ethan Mealer, Brett Burnham,
and Devin Aydelott) to help duplicate the success of the 2017
season.
Defense: Defense looks to be a strong suit for
this Rockets team as they return their starting Shortstop (Jaylen
Smith), 1st Baseman (Dustin Brashear), 3rd Baseman (Ethan Mealer),
catchers (Ryan Moses and Blaize Sweeney), and Centerfielder (JT
Ferguson). The rest of the infield will be rounded out by a
platoon of contributions from Dylan Eady, Brett Burnham, Grayson
Whaley and many others). The rest of the outfield will feature
contributions from seniors Drew Daughrity, Jarvis Lyttle, and
juniors Gauge Anderson, Tyler Wildrick and Devin Aydelott.
Pitching: The pitching staff looks to return to
its dominant form as they return Ethan Mealer (7-2, 77 K's, 1.31
ERA) and Dustin Brashear (2-1, 18 K's, 1.43 ERA) at the top of
the rotation. The Rockets will look for contributions from LHP
Lane Allen (returning from Tommy John surgery), RHP Grayson
Whaley, RHP Drew Daughrity, RHP Tyler Wildrick and LHP Jarvis
Lyttle to handle the bullpen/relief duties. The Rockets will
also feature one of the deepest staffs in recent history with
over 14 pitchers on staff ranging with experience from seniors
down to freshmen.
Overall outlook: The Rockets will look to build
on the success of the 2017 season (23-12-1 record, District 5A
Champions, Region 5A Champions, 13th Sectional appearance in
school history) as they venture into a new district and AA
classification. The Rockets will feature a deep pitching staff
with a plethora of both offensive and defensive experience from
returning starters. The 2018 Rocket baseball team is built on
the premise of strong team defense, veteran pitching,
intelligent baserunning, and timely hitting. The Rockets will
look for big contributions from seniors, juniors, sophomores,
and even freshmen alike to duplicate the success of the 2017
season
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