Five Marengo County baseball players on ASWA All-State team

The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its 2014 All-State baseball teams today, a list that includes five Marengo County players.

Leading the list of local honorees is Demopolis senior third baseman Tyler Oates, who took the First Team nod at the hot corner in Class 5A. After overcoming a broken back following a December 2013 car accident that threatened his final prep season, Oates took the field opening day and never missed a game for the Tigers. He led the team with a .395 batting average to go along with 25 RBIs and 18 runs scored. Perhaps the most impressive number for Oates is that he struck out only six times in 108 plate appearances on the season.

Sweet Water senior Tanner Luker earned the First Team spot for shortstop in Class 2A. He hit a robust .467 on the season with 13 extra-base hits, 22 RBIs and 27 runs scored. Luker also did impressive work on the mound for the Bulldogs, striking out 55 batters in 57 and a third innings while compiling a 1.47 ERA.

Marengo Academy junior Kyle Friday took First Team honors at designated hitter in the AISA. Friday manned shortstop and pitched throughout the season for the Class A state runner-up Longhorns, batting .404 with seven homers, 42 RBIs and 35 runs scored. Friday was also dominant on the mound, fanning 40 batters in 49 and a third innings while pitching his way to a 1.56 ERA.

Marengo Academy sophomore Hayden Huckabee was an Honorable Mention pitcher in the AISA after putting together a 7-0 record with a 1.91 ERA and 45 strikeouts over 44 innings of work on the season.

Brant Lewis, a senior at Marengo Academy, got an Honorable Mention distinction at third base in the AISA after he hit .495 with a .571 on-base percentage in a season in which he stroked five homers, drove in 31 runs and scored 42 times.

The entire ASWA All-State teams can be seen in their entirety below.

2014 ASWA Baseball All-State Team

Class 6A

P – Brax Garrett, Foley, So.

P – Braden Olive, Northview, Sr.

P – Jake Walters, Thompson, Sr.

P – Mason Duke, Spain Park, Jr.

C – Hayden White, Prattville, Sr.

1B – Matthew Christian, Opelika, Jr.

2B – Lee Clark, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr.

3B – Kyle Wright, Buckhorn, Sr.

SS – Matt Sanders, Bob Jones, Sr.

OF – Keith Holcombe, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr.

OF – Jamal Howard, Central-Phenix City, Sr.

OF – Sam Finnerty, Pelham, Jr.

DH – Austin Haight, Spain Park, Sr.

DH – Tanner Burns, Decatur, Fr.

UTL – Whitt Davis, Huntsville, Jr.

UTL – Will Sipes, Sparkman, Jr.

Pitcher of the Year: Jake Walters, Thompson

Hitter of the Year: Sam Finnerty, Pelham

Player of the Year: Sam Finnerty, Pelham

Coach of the Year: Will Smith, Spain Park

Honorable mention

Pitcher: Kyle Stuart, Northridge, Jr.; Brock Anderson, Sparkman, So.; Blake Rivera, Smiths Station, So.

Catcher: Jarod Howell, Sparkman, Fr.; Hunter Stovall , Pelham, Jr.

First base: Chance Willard, Hazel Green, Sr.

Second base: Drew Odum, Mountain Brook, Jr.; Grey Norton, Smiths Station, Jr.

Third base: Caleb Lynn, Smiths Station, Jr.; Brendan Donovan, Enterprise, Jr.; Josh Flowers, Lee-Montgomery, Sr.

Shortstop: Carter Pharis, Hewitt-Trussville, Jr.

Outfield: AC Dantonio, Sparkman, Sr.; Drew Avans, Thompson, Sr.

Designated hitter: Cole Chiselko, Hoover, Sr.; Brad Norman, Auburn, Jr.

Utility: Jay Jordan, Dothan, Jr.; Austin Williams, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr.

Class 5A

P – Jesse McCord, Spanish Fort, Sr.

P – Auston Neal, Cullman, Sr.

P – Drew Mullinax, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.

P – Zac Rogers, Benjamin Russell, Sr.

C – Brian Lane, Spanish Fort, Sr.

1B – Lance Cleveland, Cullman, Sr.

2B – Colton Thomas, Marbury, Sr.

3B – Tyler Oates, Demopolis, Sr.

SS – Jared Nixon, Marbury, Jr.

OF – Malik Rosier, Faith Academy, Sr.

OF – Jordan Brown, Rehobeth, Sr.

OF – Owen Lovell, Cullman, Fr.

DH – Brett Blackwood, Hartselle, Sr.

DH – Ben Rhodes, East Limestone, Sr.

UTL – Ethan Simmons, Briarwood Christian, Sr.

UTL – Will Luft, Spanish Fort, Sr.

Pitcher of the Year: Jesse McCord, Spanish Fort

Hitter of the Year: Owen Lovell, Cullman

Player of the Year: Jesse McCord, Spanish Fort

Coach of the Year: Matt Ream, Rehobeth

Honorable mention

Pitcher: Tristan Davis, Pleasant Grove, Sr.; Seth Arroyo, Rehobeth, Sr.

Catcher: Matt West, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.; Josh McDaniel, Brookwood, Sr.

First base: Raequan Kelley, Eufaula, Sr.

Second base: Caleb Ledbetter, Etowah, Sr.

Third base: Brooks Wade, Walker, Sr.

Shortstop: Strauss Outlaw, Carroll, Jr.; Alan Smith, Fort Payne, Jr.

Outfield: Rob Perteet, Spanish Fort, Sr.; Blake Devine, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.

Designated hitter: Brett Powers, Carroll, Sr.

Utility: Wes Crawford , Mortimer Jordan, Sr.; KeWayne McCray, Brookwood, Sr.

Class 4A

P – Cody Reed, Ardmore, Sr.

P – Jonah Todd, Oak Grove, Sr.

P – John Michael Stephens, Charles Henderson, Sr.

P – Garrett Deloney, Alabama Christian, Sr.

C – Chase Smartt, Charles Henderson, Jr.

1B – Austin Ingram, Charles Henderson, Jr.

2B – Hunter Musso, Oneonta, Sr.

3B – Brady Bedingfield, Brooks, Sr.

SS – Dalton Cobb, Alexandria, Jr.

OF – John Johnson, Charles Henderson, Sr.

OF – Chandler Taylor, Alabama Christian, Jr.

OF – Luke Wall, Oneonta, Jr.

DH – Riley Phillips, Brooks, Jr.

DH – Troy Dixon, UMS-Wright, Jr.

UTL – Nathan Langley, Beauregard, Sr.

UTL – Clayton Daniel, Guntersville, Sr.

Pitcher of the Year: Cody Reed, Ardmore

Hitter of the Year: Chase Smartt, Charles Henderson

Player of the Year: Cody Reed, Ardmore

Coach of the Year: Andrew Smith, Ardmore

Honorable mention

Pitcher: Justin Scherzinger, Andalusia, Sr.; Justin Whitley, Alexandria, Jr.; Hunter Hood, Haleyville, Sr.; Blake O’Bryant, Oneonta, Sr.

Catcher: Jacob Twilley, Dora, Sr.

First base: A.J. Wilder, Guntersville, Sr.

Second base: Grant Barber, UMS-Wright, So.; Zach Lightsey, Childersburg, Jr.

Third base: Brandon Smith, Andalusia, Sr.

Shortstop: Ko Powell, Oneonta, So.

Outfield: TJ Lockett, Bibb County, Sr.

Designated hitter: Hunter Baggett, Charles Henderson, Sr.; Peyton Logan, Childersburg, Sr.

Utility: Parker Moman, Ashford, Sr.

Class 3A

P – Taylor Hayes, Piedmont, Fr.

P – Taylor Clemons, Madison Academy, Jr.

P – Tyler Craft, Colbert County, Sr.

P – Jamison Roney, Geneva, Jr.

C – Matt Morgan, Thorsby, Sr.

1B – Carson McGregory, Deshler, Sr.

2B – Dalton Reach, American Christian, Sr.

3B – John David Isbell, Colbert County, Jr.

SS – John Trousdale, Lauderdale County, So.

OF – J.T. Hyche, American Christian, Jr.

OF – Greg Lambert, Madison Academy, Sr.

OF – Nate Harcrow, Sipsey Valley, Sr.

DH – Tyler Owens, Thorsby, Jr.

DH – Trent Jones, Hamilton, Jr.

UTL – Chase Hamrick, Montevallo, Sr.

UTL – Seth Hamilton, Clements, Sr.

Pitcher of the Year: Taylor Clemons, Madison Academy

Hitter of the Year: Matt Morgan, Thorsby

Player of the Year: Matt Morgan, Thorsby

Coach of the Year: PJ Guy, Sipsey Valley

Honorable mention

Pitcher: Payne Anderson, Plainview, Jr.; Jonathan Pintaro, Montevallo, So.; Patton Jones, Lauderdale County, Sr.; Zach Reid, Trinity, Sr.; Ethan Davis, Opp, Sr.; Will Booth, American Christian, Jr.; Cody Mills, Sipsey Valley, Jr.; Kyle Davis, T.R. Miller, Jr.

Catcher: Isaac Hardin, Hanceville, Jr.; Caleb Spears, Plainview, Sr.

First base: Austin Chastang, Bayside Academy, So.

Second base: Daniel Rolf, Slocomb, Jr.; Trace Johnston, Trinity, Jr.

Third base: Bryan Rodopoulos, Montgomery Catholic, Jr.; Justin Thomas, Sipsey Valley, So.

Shortstop: Hunter Slater, Bayside Academy, Sr.; Blake Coward, Madison Academy, Jr.

Outfield: Payton Young, Piedmont, So.; Nick Mercier, Colbert County, Sr.; Caleb Squires, American Christian, So.; Bo McLaughlin, Madison Academy, Sr.

Designated hitter: Landen Davis, Sipsey Valley, Jr.; Caid Cornelius, Lauderdale County, Sr.

Utility: Eli Johnson, Opp, Jr.; Cody Willingham, Plainview, Jr.

Class 2A

P – Ryan Ruggles, Sheffield, Sr.

P – Kirk Maddox, Houston Academy, Sr.

P – Heath McRae, Section, Sr.

P – Braxton Wallace, Leroy, Sr.

C – Brady Johnson, Houston Academy, So.

1B – Blaine Beaird, Westbrook Christian, Sr.

2B – Drake Beavers, Sheffield, Sr.

3B – Austin Odom, Luverne, Jr.

SS – Tanner Luker, Sweet Water, Sr.

OF – Deacon Medders, Hale County, So.

OF – Ross Anderson, Section, Sr.

OF – Tristan Rice, G.W. Long, Sr.

DH – Cody Goff, Section, Sr.

DH – Jaylon Jenkins, Ohatchee, Fr.

UTL – Austin Fain, Ariton, Jr.

UTL – Kenterius Womack, Luverne, Jr.

Pitcher of the Year: Kirk Maddox, Houston Academy

Hitter of the Year: Blaine Beaird, Westbrook Christian

Player of the Year: Kirk Maddox, Houston Academy

Coach of the Year: Tony Kirkland, Houston Academy

Honorable mention

Pitcher: Kyle Cameron, Hale County, Jr.; Hunter Avery, Mobile Christian, So.

Catcher: Colby White, Sulligent, So.; Gabe Crain, Gaston, Jr.; Brett Baker, Sheffield, Jr.

First base: Kyle Walker, G.W. Long, So.

Second base: Jerrin Hester, Sulligent, Jr.; Luke Anderson, Section, Sr.

Third base: Ethan Jones, Fyffe, So.; Calab Coaker, G.W. Long, Jr.

Shortstop: Jeffrey Omohundro, Houston Academy, So.; Ethan Jimmerson, Sand Rock, Sr.

Outfield: Jake Kilgo, Westbrook Christian, Sr.; Daniel Dees, Leroy, Sr.; Tyler Ashley, Fyffe, So.

Designated hitter: Austin Spann, Lamar County, So.

Utility: Alec Reeves, Houston Academy, Sr.; Justin Lee, Zion Chapel, Sr.

Class 1A

P – Leighton Lary, St. Luke’s, So.

P – Austin Franklin, Florala, So.

P – Weston Bonner, Berry, Sr.

P – Zach Ivey, Athens Bible, Sr.

C – Trenton Simmons, Geneva County, Sr.

1B – Drew Dismukes, St. Luke’s, Sr.

2B – Luke Phillips, St. Luke’s, Jr.

3B – Mitchell Boyd, Shoals Christian, Sr.

SS – Tanner Traglia, Shoals Christian, Sr.

OF – Brandon Cook, St. Luke’s, Sr.

OF – Carter Corneil, Athens Bible, Sr.

OF – Dalton Davis, Billingsley, Jr.

DH – Devante Dixon, Cedar Bluff, Jr.

DH – Mikey Rogers, Shades Mountain Christian, Sr.

UTL – Ryan Bradford, Falkville, Jr.

UTL – Patrick Smith, Kinston, Sr.

Pitcher of the Year: Leighton Lary, St. Luke’s

Hitter of the Year: Brandon Cook, St. Luke’s

Player of the Year: Brandon Cook, St. Luke’s

Coach of the Year: Bill Murrell, Athens Bible

Honorable mention

Pitcher: Garrison Mays, Lynn, So.; Landon Lindsay, Geneva County, Jr.; Matthew Sheffield, Georgiana, Jr.

Catcher: Cole Murphy, Gaylesville, Sr.; Colby Wheeler, Winterboro, Sr.; Spencer Black, Sumiton Christian, Sr.

First base: Weston Brasell, Fayetteville, So.

Second base: Tristan Alexander, Sumiton Christian, So.; Logan Bailey, Kinston, Sr.

Third base: Will Rowell, Shades Mountain Christian, Jr.

Shortstop: Evan Love, Sumiton Christian, So.

Outfield: Dalton Cosby, Cedar Bluff, Sr.; Zane McGrady, Fayetteville, So.; Andrew Pelts, Winterboro, Sr.

Designated hitter: Danny Haskell, St. Luke’s, Jr.; Collin Fuller, Decatur Heritage, Jr.

Utility: Grant Benefield, Spring Garden, Sr.; Gable Lawson, Gaylesville, Sr.; Harrison Boozer, Shades Mountain Christian, So.

AISA

P – Austin Menard, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr.

P – Tanner Thomason, Glenwood, Sr.

P – Christian Smith, Edgewood, So.

P – Colton Pate, Coosa Valley, Sr.

C – Hayden Nichols, Clarke Prep, Sr.

1B – Robey Smalley, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr.

2B – Corey Lowe, Lowndes, Sr.

3B – Heath Young, Edgewood, Sr.

SS – Chandler Avant, Pike Liberal, Sr.

OF – Kyle Helms, Abbeville Christian, Sr.

OF – D.J. Thomas, Hooper, Jr.

OF – Colby Myers, Clarke Prep, Sr.

DH – Drew Spivey, Lakeside, Jr.

DH – Kyle Friday, Marengo Academy, Jr.

UTL – Taylor Hawthorne, Edgewood, Sr.

UTL – Caleb Tucker, Clarke Prep, Sr.

Pitcher of the Year: Austin Menard, Tuscaloosa Academy

Hitter of the Year: Chandler Avant, Pike Liberal

Player of the Year: Chandler Avant, Pike Liberal

Coach of the Year: Darrell Hobson, Clarke Prep

Honorable mention

Pitcher: Chase Laney, Edgewood, Sr.; Zach Paulene, Autauga Academy, Sr.; Ryan Burkett, Fort Dale, Jr.; Hayden Huckabee, Marengo Academy, So.

Catcher: Tucker Johnson, SMCA, Jr.; Chapman Dean, Macon-East, So.

First base: Elijah Owen, Eastwood, Sr.

Second base: Drake Cabe, Fort Dale, Jr.; David Cayton, Edgewood, Jr.

Third base: Lathan Johnson, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr.; Brant Lewis, Marengo Academy, Sr.

Shortstop: Brandon Moseley, Glenwood, Fr.; Garrett Headley, Lowndes, Sr.

Outfield: Matt Johnson, Macon-East, Jr.; Lawson Humphries, Glenwood, Jr.; Wil Pouncey, Coosa Valley, Sr.; Dezmond Howard, Hooper, Sr.

Designated Hitter: Matthew Parnell, Clarke Prep, Jr.; Michael Mims, Coosa Valley, Sr.

Utility: Peyton Wilson, Jackson Academy, Sr.; Chad Silvani, Glenwood, Sr.