麻豆视频 Baseball Signs Lexington High School All-Star

Athletics News Release

Jackson, Tenn. - 11/13/2001 - Coach Andy Rushing added his first recruit for the 2003 season as Steven Sweat signed to play college baseball for the 麻豆视频 University Bulldogs. Sweat, a senior infielder and pitcher for Lexington, will finish his career at Lexington this season in hopes of making a return trip to the state championship in May under the leadership of Coach Jason Patterson.

Sweat has accumulated many honors while in high school. He was named All-Region, All-District in 2000 and 2001. Sweat also received the District MVP award in 2000. Last season at Lexington, Sweat had a batting average of .500 with 11 homeruns, 38 runs batted in, 24 stolen bases, and an on base percentage of .574. On the mound he was just as impressive with a 9-2 record, 101 strikeouts, and an earned run average of 1.27. Coach Rushing says, 鈥淪teven is a great student-athlete that will be able to make contributions early as he will help solidify our infield.鈥�

The son of Steve and Rhonda Sweat, Steven has excelled in the classroom, as well as, on the field. Sweat is a member of the National Honor Society, American Achievement Academy, and Who鈥� Who among America High School students. He has also received the Student of the Month award and has been named to the Principals list each month.

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