Ole Miss baseball player transfers to MCC

(MERIDIAN)- Meridian Community College baseball coach Chris Rose announced Monday the signing of former Ole Miss baseball player, Tyler McMullen to the MCC baseball program.

McMullen, who played at Southeast Lauderdale high school, was a red shirt-freshman pitcher for the Ole Miss Rebel baseball team in 2006-07.

“With the addition of Tyler to our already solid recruiting class, we’re in great shape for next season,” said Coach Rose.

“Tyler is an impact player with ability to field, hit and pitch and that’s a great combination for us.”

McMullen was a four-time letterwinner at Southeast Lauderdale under head coach Shay Cooper as a pitcher, catcher and third baseman. He was a four-time All-State selection, named Second Team as a freshman (2003) before earning First-Team honors (2004, 2005, 2006). He posted an 8-3 record with six saves as a senior with a 1.23 ERA as he struck out 122 batters in 62.1 IP. At the plate he hit .462 as a senior with 14 home runs, 43 RBI, 16 doubles and two triples. He was a two-time Offensive MVP selection (2004, 2005), named Team MVP as a senior (2006) and selected as a pre-season Louisville Slugger All-American as a senior.

McMullen also lettered three years in soccer and a year in football Southeast.

“I feel comfortable with the guys here,” said McMullen who is from Lauderdale County.

“MCC has a great program and I am looking forward to helping out in anyway that I can.”

Coach Rose added that McMullen will either play third base, catcher or relief pitcher for the Eagles next season, wanting to take advantage of his power at the plate also.