player by player run down of Jasper this year

[Guest bulldogbark]

run down of all our key players from Jasper Newsboy:

Jasper High School varsity baseball coach Shawn Mixon predicts good competition from both Kirbyville and Silsbee, but is upbeat about the Bulldogs' chances of another district championship.

“Both Kirbyville and Silsbee are well-coached and they have some good players,†he said. “Buna has also come a long way. But oh yeah, we expect to win.â€

The Bulldogs advanced to the area round last year before bowing out to the Orangefield Bobcats. Jasper lost two seniors last year so this is a team with a great deal of experience. In addition, Mixon said that they benefit from the excellent skills of assistant coaches Chuck Atchison and Paul Trevino.

“We're more mature this year than last,†he said. “We have more experience plus we're fortunate to have such good assistant coaches.â€

Here is a look at each player plus Coach Mixon's comments.

Sophomore Malcolm Bronson is a first-year varsity player who wears jersey number 1; bats left, throws right; plays second base and outfield.

“Malcolm will give us speed on the bases and somebody who can bunt and handle the bat well.â€

Junior Ryan Ellis is a third year veteran, who wears jersey number 2; bats right, throws right; plays second base.

“Ryan is an all-district infielder from last year. He hit .500 in district play. He is a solid infielder and a tough out at the plate.â€

S o p h o m o re Taylor Hart is in his second year and wears jersey number 3; bats right, t h rows right; and plays short stop.

“He was newcomer of the year last season and will make the move from outfield to short stop. He is a good hitter at the top of the batting order and has the ability to run once on base.â€

S o p h o m o re Justin Parsons is a second year varsity player who wears jersey number 4; bats left, thro w s left; and will pitch again as well as play outfield.

“Justin was first team alldistrict pitcher as a fre s hman. He is a good hitter as well. He is a consistent player who will come through no matter what the situation is.â€

Junior Chantz Pryor is also in his second year and wears jersey number 6. He is a pitcher and utility player who bats right and thro w s right.

“Chantz has the ability to pitch and play every position on the infield. He has i m p roved as a hitter this year.

Senior Brandon Kines wears jersey number 8 and is a second year veteran. He pitches and plays outfield; bats right, throws right.

“Brandon was all-district outfielder a year ago. He will move from left-field to c e n t e r-field. He should drive in a lot of runs in the middle of our line-up.â€

Junior Blake WellerAlexander begins his second year and wears jersey number 10. He bats right, thro w s right and will play outfield.

“Blake is one of the most improved players on the team. He moves to outfield this year and has a chance to be a starter in right-field.â€

Junior Jaylon Clotiaux is a second year varsity player who wears jersey number 11. He bats right, thro w s right and will play outfield.

“Jaylon brings speed and a quick bat to the line-up. He i m p roved toward the end of last season both as an outfielder and hitter.â€

Junior Robert Shellhammer is a third year veteran who wears jersey number 15 and is the team's catcher. He bats left and t h rows right.

“Robert is rocksolid behind the plate and still has room to improve. He has improved as a hitter. He should keep opponents fro m stealing bases against us.â€

Senior Will Alvis is a fourth year varsity veteran who wears jersey number 17. He will pitch and play third base. He bats and t h rows right handed.

“ Will was Most Valuable Player in the district last season. He has the potential to be dominant on the mound and at the plate.â€

Junior Travis Reagan is a t h i rd year player who wears jersey number 19. He is also a pitcher and third baseman. Reagan bats and throws right.

“ Travis was all-district pitcher a year ago and has improved since last year in both pitching and as infielder. He has the chance to dominate opponents from the mound.â€

Senior Robert Gilbert is a third year player who wears jersey number 21. He bats left, throws right and plays first base. He will also pitch.

“Robert had a great season at the plate his junior year. Along with seniors Alvis and Kines, Gilbert should make the middle of the line-up pretty good.â€

Senior Brad Chapman is a second year player who wears jersey number 28; bats right, hits right; and will play first base.

“Brad will fill in at first base and pinch hit for us. He is a good role player, and excellent team player.â€

[j_dog]

Bark, you just shared all our secrets. :mrgreen: :damnfunny

Now the Dogs don't have a chance.

[Guest bulldogbark]

oh did I,,,, I moved to WO-S this last month.....NOT