University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Baseball Announces Fifth Signee Of Early Signing Period
12/7/2004 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Baseball Announces Fifth Signee Of Early Signing Period
HATTIESBURG, Miss. ?
Southern Miss Baseball Coach Corky Palmer has announced the signing of Brian Dozier, a 5-11, 170-pound shortstop from Itawamba Agricultural High School in Fulton, Miss., to a national letter of intent and grant in aid for the 2005-06 academic year. This marks the fifth signee of the early signing period."Luke is a good defensive shortstop who is intelligent and has an outstanding knowledge of the game," Palmer said. "He is a solid hitter who has the potential to get even better. If he continues working hard, he has a chance to come in and be a very good college player."
As a junior, Dozier hit .504 and has a .659 on-base percentage and a .900 fielding percentage. He was an all-state selection and was named to the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal All-Area team as well. He was selected for the team's offensive and defensive awards. He is currently on a 20-game hitting streak heading into his senior season.
Dozier also is a three-year letterwinner in football, two-year in golf and one time in basketball. He is a member of the National Honor Society and was nominated for the Lott Leadership Award and the Wendy's Heisman Award. He is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Beta Club.
The Golden Eagles other signees are Luke Adkins (OF/5-9/165/ Nettleton HS), Bailey Hartel (SS/5-10/170//Pearl River CC), Wayne Smith (LHP/Oak Grove HS) and Keith Winstead (C/6-3/195/Pearl River CC).
Southern Miss returns four position starters, two starting pitchers and 13 letterwinners from last year's squad that finished 45-19, tied for second place in league play, advanced to the conference tournament championship game and advanced to the NCAA regional tournament for the second-straight year. The Golden Eagles open their season against future Conference USA member Marshall, on Friday, Feb. 18, at Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field at 3 p.m.
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