University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Two Catchers Join the 2010 Signing Class
11/13/2008 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Nov. 13, 2008
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Southern Miss head coach Corky Palmer announced today the addition of two catchers who have signed their national letter of intent and grant-in-aid to join the Southern Miss baseball team for the 2010 season.
Jared Bales is a 6'2" and 210 pound catcher who plays for coach Cayne Stockstill at Picayune High School in south Mississippi, where he earned All-District honors as a sophomore and junior. Last season he led his team with a .439 average, collecting 43 hits in 98 at bats including 14 doubles and three home runs while driving in 35 runners.
"Jared is a big physical catcher," Palmer said. "He hits the ball very hard and can really throw. We feel is a very good young catcher."
The Golden Eagles also signed Chase Fowler out of South Forsyth High School in Cumming Ga, where he played for coach Jamie Corr. Fowler earned all-county honors after both his sophomore and junior season and was named one of the top underclassmen in the state of Georgia after last season. He was named the Eagles defensive player of the year, allowing only one passed ball all season and led his team to the state playoffs for the second consecutive year. He is a 6'0" switch hitter who hit .339 during his sophomore season and .278 as a junior.
"Chase is a very athletic player and good defensive catcher with a plus arm," Palmer said. "He has shown tremendous leadership skills directing the field and calling a solid game. He seems to be very mature for his age and should fit well into our system."
Bales and Fowler join LHP Dillon Day and RHP Chase Wrotten as the four high school players who have signed with the Golden Eagles thus far in the early signing period.
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