Gaven French Hit 17 Homers, Batted .463, and the Baseball World Is Already Buzzing

Alright, Emerald City! First things first: Our Mariners took down the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 in a gritty battle at T-Mobile Park! That's the kind of win that sparks momentum, you know? But listen up, because while we're hyped for our squad, some absolutely insane baseball talent is emerging elsewhere, and we need to keep our eyes peeled for these future stars. There's a vote happening for the top high school player out in the Knoxville area, and the numbers these kids are putting up are flat-out jaw-dropping.

Explosive Bats Lighting Up Scoreboards

Man, the offensive firepower from these kids is just incredible! Gaven French from Heritage absolutely crushed it, batting an astounding .463 with 17 home runs and 56 RBIs. Jackson Treece from Coalfield, a Class A Mr. Baseball finalist, posted a ridiculous .500 batting average with 63 hits. Miles Watson out of Alcoa drove in an astonishing 75 RBIs, blasting 18 home runs with a .477 average. Travis Brummitt Jr., a Class 4A TBCA Mr. Baseball finalist, led his team to a fifth straight state title, batting .411 with 56 RBIs. Brody Watson, the Class 2A Mr. Baseball winner, hit .458 with 11 homers. DJ Lowery from Catholic added 12 home runs and 35 steals. Michael Teasley, the Class 4A Mr. Baseball winner, hit .393 with 25 steals. Brody Carr, another Class 4A Mr. Baseball finalist, hit .414 with 10 doubles. Will Harmon smashed 10 homers and 61 RBIs. Wyatt Jones, Co-Offensive Player of the Year, racked up 44 RBIs and eight home runs. Nick Riordan batted .419 with 40 RBIs and 20 steals.

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Dominant Arms Shutting Down Hitters

And when it comes to pitching, these guys bring serious heat! Michael Teasley, the Class 4A Mr. Baseball winner, was untouchable with a 9-0 record, a tiny 1.15 ERA, and 114 strikeouts. Myles Cox from Alcoa went an unbelievable 12-0 with a 1.41 ERA and 113 strikeouts, holding batters to a minuscule .153 average. Brody Carr was equally dominant, going 7-0 with an astonishing 0.66 ERA and 124 strikeouts. Travis Brummitt Jr. delivered a 10-0 record with a 2.05 ERA. Gaven French dominated on the mound too, with a 1.18 ERA and 109 strikeouts. Will Harmon had a 10-2 record with 124 strikeouts. Jackson Treece posted a 9-0 record with a 1.58 ERA. Nick Riordan grabbed 60 strikeouts with a 2.33 ERA.

These kids are putting on a show, and it’s a blast to see such raw talent making waves. The poll to pick the top player closes at noon on Sunday, June 21, so get your votes in! It's clear the future of baseball is bright with talent like this, and as Seattle fans, we appreciate the grind and the hustle from any corner of the country. Go M's!

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