senior infielder who is among the trio of shortstops competing for the starting spot…has shown exceptional range in the middle of the diamond….added strength has increased his ability to drive the ball…aggressive hitter who is a tough out….puts pressure on defense with really good speed…older brother Anthony is a Lassiter Baseball alum who played on the 05 region title team and state runner-up squad….saw limited action in 2009 where he scored 5 runs…

versatile athlete who can play multiple positions….has played catcher and outfield in the past, but will make the full-time move to the outfield his senior season….will push for a starting outfield spot due to his work ethic and ability level…good instincts and athleticism have allowed him to catch up quickly after getting a late start because of basketball….swings with high intensity and produces a lot of pop at the plate….super student-athlete who won the Frank Fillman Award for this year’s boys basketball team….bullpen catcher for the 2008 region baseball championship team…played guard for the Trojans’ hoops squad….saw limited action in 2009…..

most experienced returning pitcher….tall, lanky right hander who showed the ability to get guys out in ’09….fastball has heavy sink to it that leads to a lot of groundball outs…really gave righties a lot of trouble last year…fastball is clocked in the mid to upper 80s and is complemented with an effective curve and straight change….signed in the fall to play college baseball at Kennesaw State University…will be a key starting pitcher for this year’s team….member of the 2008 squad that won the Region 6 title….2009 stats-24 2/3 IP, 19 K, 4 BB, 1.70 ERA, .225 opponent avg., 2-0-1 record…JV Cy Young Award Winner in 2007 and 2008….

tremendously improved second baseman who continues to impress with a short, compact swing…had a really good preseason with the stick and continues to get better out at 2B….line drive hitter who repeatedly hits the ball hard in the middle of the field….adds young, solid depth to a senior- laden infield corps….Lassiter Baseball pedigree includes his older brother Grant (’04-’07) who played on ’05 and ’06 region championship teams as well as the 2006 state championship team; currently plays at Penn State….JV Coaches Award Winner in 2009….

senior returner at shortstop….one third of a good trio of senior shortstops on this year’s team…possesses a strong throwing arm in the middle of the diamond…his defensive gem late in game 3 of the Etowah series sewed up the decisive game to send the ’09 team to round 2 vs. Brookwood…has a short, compact swing where he really gets the barrel on the ball and produces hard hit line drives…his offensive ability makes him a definite college prospect….younger brother of Lassiter Baseball alumni, Michael (’95-’98) and Matt (’99-’02)….2009 stats-20 hits, 6 doubles, 1 triple, 8 RBIs, 7 runs, .263 BA, .368 slug%...JV Gold Glove Award Winner in 2008….

senior lefty swinger who has shown consistent solid contact at the plate and who should be a constant in the 2010 lineup…can play multiple infield positions…will see action at shortstop and third this year…arguably has the best hands among the infield corps….looking for strong average numbers to complement other powerful hitters in the lineup….had a great off-season where he added strength that is evident with increased speed and athleticism….good left-handed bat could be a steal for a college team late in the signing season…..2009 stats-7 hits, 3 doubles, 4 runs, .333 BA, .476 slug%.

talented sophomore outfielder who lettered as a freshman…played all three spots last year, but should settle into the always-tough right field spot this year….shows unsuspecting power with the bat…a few minor hitting adjustments and added strength will make him a strong prospect in two years…really good speed on bases…one of the hardest workers in the program who is constantly working to improve his swing….2009 stats-3 hits, 2 doubles, 1 HR, 2 RBIs, 7 runs, 1 SB, .300 BA, ,800 slug%…..

senior who should fill the number 3 starter spot….fastball that is routinely clocked in the upper 80s and a good mix of off-speed pitches….the deeper he is able to go in games the more successful he will be….quick, loose, live arm who can really run it up to the plate…very good athlete on the mound…he was very efficient in limited varsity action in ’09…will be a late steal for some college program if he decides to continue his baseball career at the next level…2009 stats-2 2/3 IP, 4 K, 0 BB, 0.00 ERA, .222 opponent avg., 0-0-0 record….JV Coaches Award Winner in 2008….

Five tool player who begins his fourth year on the varsity….blue chip prospect who has signed to play at the University of Georgia…versatile athlete who can catch, play first, and pitch…natural position is catcher…plus arm and good feet consistently produces 1.9 or better pop times….dangerous at the plate with his long, powerful swing…big blow in ’09 was his game tying homerun on the last day of the regular season in a win against eventual state champion Pope….will see innings on the mound where he has a 90+ mph fastball, nasty slider, and good change….starting catcher for the East squad in the AFLAC All-American game in August 2009…potential draft pick in this June’s upcoming MLB Draft…member of the 2008 region championship team….older brother, Jake, is a 2009 Lassiter alum who is currently playing baseball at NW Florida Community College….2009 stats-28 hits, 7 doubles, 1 triple, 7 HRs, 24 RBIs, 12 runs, .298 BA, .617 slug%, 9 IP, 14 K, 4 BB, 3.11 ERA, .182 opponent avg., 2-0-1 record….Triple Crown Award Winner in 2008 & 2009….

solid defender in the outfield….adds depth to a fairly thin outfield corps…has made all the plays this spring as he has battled through a shoulder injury….will battle for innings as his shoulder improves….production at the plate continues to improve with a few mechanical changes…another really good runner who could be dangerous on the base paths….older brother Zeke (’06-’09) was a part of the 2008 region championship team….

veteran righty who consistently throws strikes…comes back for his second year on the varsity….will provide depth to a solid Trojans’ pitching staff….hard worker who is always adjusting his pitching mechanics….spots fastball and gets groundball outs with his breaking stuff….saw action on the varsity and JV in 2009….

tall, lanky righty that produces a lot groundballs….potential to be extremely imposing on the mound with his projectable frame…has made the necessary mechanical adjustments this year to get guys out….throws a heavy fastball with a sinking change and sharp breaking curve….should be a quick option out of the pen, but could get the occasional start….wide receiver on the region champion Trojan’s football team this year….

came on strong as a JV pitcher in 2009 and had the best stuff at the end of last season….devoted himself to being a quality pitcher in the off-season….throws a low 80s fastball but gets guys out with a nasty curveball and solid changeup…adds depth to this year’s bullpen….former infielder who brings a lot of athleticism to the mound ….good speed who could be another option on the bases…..

strong athlete who possesses tremendous power…enters his third year on the varsity roaming the outfield for the Trojans….really reads the ball well off the bat…should hold down the leftfield spot this season….his reckless abandonment style of play produces defensive gems and constantly raises the energy level of the team…plus power at the plate with an improved swing that has showed signs of being able to produce line drives to all fields….signed early in the fall to play  baseball at North Georgia College….outfielder on the 2008 region championship team….2009 stats-24 hits, 5 doubles, 5 HRs, 16 RBIs, 14 runs, 4 SB, .308 BA, .564 slug%…..Outfield Gold Glove Award Winner in 2009….

has shown promise at both battery positions during the preseason….provides much-needed depth at catcher…has big power to left field and can be a complete hitter with a couple adjustments to improve opposite field hitting….really quick, strong wrists….hit two home runs on the JV last year…has been a surprise on the mound with a fastball in the 80s and good off-speed pitches…has got himself noticed as a guy who throws strikes and could see innings out of the bullpen….

senior who could fill many roles in 2010….exhibits big pop at the plate, solid defender down at the hot corner, and can get guys out on the mound….strong, athletic player that can be a power supplier in the lineup….off-season workouts drastically improved his flexibility and strength which has made him a lot better defensive player at third base….experience on the mound will be counted on as both a starter and reliever….is crafty with his stuff…..gets guys out with a real good curve that is setup by a fastball in the 80s and a solid change…exposure to Lassiter Baseball started a long time ago with his brother Chad playing on two region title teams and the ’06 state championship team…. key receiver and punter on the 2009 region championship and state playoff Lassiter Football team….2009 stats-11 hits, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 1 HR, 6 RBIs, 8 runs, .212 BA, .404 slug%, 2 2/3 IP, 1 K, 0 BB, 0-0-0 record…..JV Gold Glove Award Winner in 2007 and JV Triple Crown Award Winner in 2008….

athletic junior outfielder who could be a difference maker this year….has a big arm from the outfield which has propelled him into the mix on the mound….can really go get fly balls in the OF….good control and efficiency on the bump will get him innings out of the pen…. needs a few hitting adjustments to crack a very strong hitting lineup…. his speed and instincts will make him exciting to watch on the bases….

kid who brings looseness to the clubhouse and field that is always needed to win championships….one of the best JV pitchers last year has continued to improve and impress during the preseason….he continues to just miss barrels….has a sinking fastball in the 80s complemented by a good curve and an impressive change…mental makeup gives him an uncommon competitive advantage on the mound….should be a frequent reliever for this year’s team….JV Cy Young Award Winner in 2009….

exceptional athlete who is tremendously improved in the outfield from early in ’09….worked his way into the outfield rotation last year as his skills increased rapidly due to his super work ethic….once in the lineup he produced clutch hits…drove in the game winning run in a key region contest at Milton…saved his biggest fireworks for game 3 at Etowah in the first round of the playoffs where he blasted two home runs to propel the Trojans to round 2…..plus speed makes him dangerous on the bases and allows him to cover a lot of ground in centerfield…has turned himself into a definite college prospect….member of the 2008 region championship team….also, was a star receiver on the 2009 region championship Lassiter football team…..2009 stats-15 hits, 2 doubles, 3 HRs, 12 RBIs, 12 runs, 5 SB, .319 BA, .553 slug% ….JV MVP in 2008 and Varsity Trojan Award Winner in 2009….

special five-tool player who returns for his third year as the starting second baseman….packs a big punch out of the leadoff spot….can do everything with the bat from bunt to hit for average to drive the ball to the gaps to hitting the occasional homer….very dangerous and disruptive on the bases with exceptional speed and instincts….superb athleticism is exhibited with his range and spectacular plays he consistently makes at 2B….arm strength is better than most at his position….a true “gamer” who will be a blue chip prospect next year…member of 2008 region championship team….2009 stats-33 hits, 7 doubles, 1 triple, 1 HR, 14 RBIs, 34 runs,14 SBs, .337 BA, .459 slug%….Rookie of the Year Award Winner in 2008…

smooth swinging lefty who made the permanent move across the diamond to first base last year….consistently produces hard hit line drives to all fields…broke into the varsity lineup midseason last year and never came out due to his key offensive production in some big region and state games…has raised his defensive ability to a level that makes him one of the best first basemen in the area…should be a middle of the order guy for the next two years….maybe the most underrated player in the region and area….2009 stats-11 hits, 3 doubles, 10 RBIs, 7 runs, .306 BA, .389 slug%….JV Triple Crown Award Winner and Rookie of the Year Award Winner in 2009….

a very versatile athlete who can play multiple positions…shows signs of being a blue chip prospect in 2011….a natural catcher who started mostly at third base in 2009 after serving as the DH as a freshman in 2008….solid glove no matter where he plays as his hands are very soft and quick…arguably the most intense player on the team….potential to put up big power numbers and hit for a high average in the middle of this year’s lineup….shows great opposite field gap power….inviting target behind the dish who executes all catching tasks very well….very aggressive base runner who has great speed for his size….member of the 2008 region championship squad….2009 stats-29 hits, 5 doubles, 3 triples, 3 HRs, 18 RBIs, 19 runs, 2 SBs, .315 BA, .533 slug% …..Infield Gold Glove Award Winner in 2009…..

senior manager who begins her fourth year as a baseball manager…also a four year letter winner playing first base for the Lady Trojans….as a baseball manager she was a part of the 2008 region championship and three more as a softball player (’05,’06,’09)…member of the 2007 Lassiter State AAAAA softball championship squad…she enjoys shopping, going to the movies, being outside, and being with friends and family….Annie is undecided on where she will attend college but Georgia, Auburn, and Kennesaw State are among her top choices….She plans on majoring in business and becoming  a wedding planner…

junior who begins her third year as a baseball manager…been around the Complex for a long time now….went from watching her older brother, Adam, win a state championship for the Trojans in ’06 to being a part of the program when she was a freshman….Adam is currently playing baseball at North Georgia College….only sibling of three Baker kids who is not currently engaged to be married….

sophomore who begins her second year in the program…another softball player who played on the JV team this past fall…had a strong season and received a late season call-up to the varsity where she was a part of the region championship team…she is an award-winning member and Vice President of Lassiter’s FBLA…her mother is the Business department head at Lassiter….her post secondary goals are to attend the Air Force Academy and be a hurricane hunter…..