CoachMikeCorn

Just a buying tip for parents: Second/third generation bats are all very, very close regardless of brand. The difference you will find in the BBCOR will be mostly limited to sound and feel. Any perceived difference in performance will be attributed to those two factors. Additionally, we have found a negligible difference in the major brand's top shelf bat and their $199.99 model.

After a year that saw six Columbia State baseball players commit to Division 1 schools, the program has already had three of the 2012 student-athletes commit. OF Derrick Armstrong - Mississippi State LHP Austin Huibers - Treveccca University INF Jake Little - University of Memphis

Columbia State Baseball is proud to host our second annual Fall Instructional League. All high school players grades 9-12 are welcome to join. The league will begin Saturday, September 25th and run through Saturday, November 6th. Sessions will be held on Monday/Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons if necessary. Each week players will receive instruction on how to develop all the skills needed to become a better baseball player. This is an instructional league that will benefit players of all skill levels. Our league will focus on the fundamental skill development of each player. • League is open to all players in grades 9-12. • Pro Style workout will be conducted on Saturday September 25th at 2pm in order to showcase player skill level along with helping us with the organization of teams. • We intend to have at least four teams. Each team will consist of 12-15 players. • Each team will play 11 games- weather permitting. • Each team will receive one hour of fundamental instruction per week. • Emphasis will be on SKILL Development during all sessions. • League cost is $175.00 if registered prior to September 25thand $200.00 to register on September 25th. • You will receive confirmation of registration via email. If you have questions please feel free to call us at 931-540-2633 or email mcorn@columbiastate.edu. “Our staff will be there each and every game to insure that your son is receiving the very best collegiate level instruction. Our goal is give area players the opportunity to improve their knowledge of the game during a time of the year when baseball opportunities are limited.†-Head Coach Mike Corn

Matt is a great hitter...no question about it!

(RHP) Logan Gray Mt. Juliet, TN Went 11-1 for Mt. Juliet this year and considered by many as good as the Vandy commitments in his district. Has the versatility to start or relieve. (OF) Derrick Armstrong Columbia, TN Derrick is another solid athlete that possesses great baseball tools. I look for him to push for playing time right away. Was one the first kids that I liked when I came to Columbia last fall. (RHP/INF) Chris Armstrong Knoxville, TN Chris is a transfer from Walters State. He is a solid upper 80's guy that has a swing and miss slider. I look for him to get into the rotation and possibly pushing for some time at 3B. (OF) Cody Armstrong Knoxville, TN Cody is the younger brother of Chris. Cody started in CF for his State Champion Eagles of Gibbs High School. Has a great baseball frame and raw tools. Will make our OF better. (C) Justin Lopez Mt. Juliet, TN A hardworking backstop that comes from one of the best programs in the state. Justin will solidify our solid core of catchers. © Brandon Mutter Lavergne, TN Brandon is a blue collar receiver that shows some on the field leadership ability. If he and Justin plays well it will give us more versatility around the diamond with some of our other players. (RHP/3B/1B) Koda Watkins Lewisburg, TN Koda has a chance to help us offensively and on the mound. He has some pop which projects to be a run producer in our line-up. His hard breaking ball is something that can't teach. It is a swing and miss pitch.[

Yes ma'am we are! Send me an email for information mcorn@columbiastate.edu

(RHP) DW Whitson Unicoi, TN DW is a very projectable RHP who has a ton of upside. We had him at 84-89 this spring topping out at 91-92 in the district tournament. At 6'5 he should develop into a workhorse type arm. (INF) Holden Tolley Unicoi, TN Holden is a tremendous athlete who can play a number of positions. His has the athleticism and arm strength to battle for playing time. He was a lead-off guy for his state championship participating Blue Devils.

Nick is an exciting player. I really look forward to seeing his game elevate over the next two years.

I big addition to our program....no pun intended. 6'7" right-hander from Loretto High School by way of Lambuth University. (RHP) Clint Wright - Lawrenceburg, TN (Lambuth University) Clint is a big, power right-hander that has a tremendous upside. He will pitch 86-89 and flash low 90's. I look for him to be a weekend starter for us in the spring.

I have heard that there are some Jeff County Alumni interested in the position.

I am not aware that Austin has committed to our program.

Yes I heard. That's awesome for them! They are both great players. I look forward to seeing them succeed at the next level.

Another outstanding young man decides to continue his education at Columbia State! (RHP) Drew Padgett - Clarksville, TN Drew is a two sport standout at Rossview HS and built like a tailback. He is another mid to upper 80's right-hander with a power slider.

I always like to make this point when fans comment about playing time. I guarantee that the coach is not trying to lose. He is putting the players out there that he feels will give him the best chance to win. There's not one person that wants to win anymore than the coach. Until I sit and watch every practice, chart bullpens, be in the weight room during workouts, observe conditioning I will never pass judgment on another coach's decision on who to play.