MCC baseball signs nine players on national signing day

MERIDIAN, Miss. – Meridian Community College baseball program didn’t have to look far for its first signees of 2009. Two local high school players joined an out-of-state prep star Thursday afternoon and make it official- that they would be playing for the Eagles starting in the 2009-2010 season.

MCC head coach Chris Rose, who is entering his fourth-year at the helm of the Eagle baseball program, announced that outfielder/catcher Darren Farmer of Bailey (West Lauderdale High School) and infielder Kenny Roberts of Meridian (Meridian High School) would join right-handed infielder/pitcher Reeves Bozeman of Thomasville, AL (Thomasville High School) as the first three signees to the baseball team for 2009.

“We are excited to have these guys join or program today,” said Rose.

“All three of the young men play for excellent high school programs. Coach Clint Anderson (Thomasville HS), Coach Jerry Boater (West Lauderdale HS) and Coach Chuck Butler (Meridian HS) all do an exceptional job with their players and programs. There is no doubt that these players will continue their outstanding play here at MCC.”

Coach Rose also added that a total of nine players committed to the Eagles during this signing period. The complete list is as follows

Signed on campus Thursday, Jan 15
Reeves Bozeman (6’3” 185 lbs) Third base/Pitcher Thomasville, AL (Thomasville High School)
Darren Farmer (5’11” 200 lbs) Outfielder/Catcher Bailey, MS (West Lauderdale High School)
Kenny Roberts (5’10” 180 lbs) Infielder Meridian, MS (Meridian High School)

Were not present Thursday, but are signed with MCC
Daniel Allen (5’10” 165lbs) Pitcher Greenwood, MS (Pillow Academy)
Nick Helmstetter (6’1” 185 lbs) Pitcher/Outfielder Brookhaven, MS (Brookhaven High School)
Ben Kingsley (6’0” 175 lbs) Infielder Mooreville, MS (Mooreville High School)
Jay Myrick (5’10” 165 lbs) Pitcher/Infielder Spanish Fort, AL (Spanish Fort High School)
Tyler Roberts (6’2” 215 lbs) Catcher Gray, Georgia (Jones County High School)
Graham Spencer (5”10” 170 lbs) Infielder Decatur, AL (Decatur High School)