John Milledge Academy senior baseball player, Keaton Prior has been named GISA AAA Region Player of the Year for his production in the 2022 baseball season. The right-handed pitcher has a perfect 11-0 record throwing 69 innings in 12 appearances on the mound with a 1.42 ERA and 104 strikeouts.
He is also a threat on the opposite side of the plate, leading the Trojans with a .540 batting average. Prior has racked up 27 hits, 1 homerun and 21 RBIs to date. The senior also threw a perfect game during the regular season, helping to lead the team to a 22-4 overall record.
John Milledge Academy not only had the Region Player of the Year selected from their team, but six players have been named to the GISA AAA All-Region Team. Seniors – Shortstop - Caleb Haines and Pitcher/3rd Base - Keaton Prior, Juniors – Outfielder - Banks Eady, Outfielder - Briggs Eady and Pitcher/1st Base - Jackson Thomas, and Sophomore – Outfielder - Bud Veal were all selected.
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All-Region Team Stats:
Seniors:
Caleb Haines - .384 Avg, 33 Hits, 20 RBIs, .509 OBP, 14 SB, 1 HR
Keaton Prior - .540 Avg, 28 Hits, 21 RIBs, .588 OBP, 1 HR; 1.42 ERA, 104 K
Juniors:
Banks Eady - .443 Avg, 27 Hits, 15 RBIs, .621 OBP, 18 SB, 1 HR Briggs Eady - .429 Avg, 36 Hits,
Briggs Eady - .429 Avg, 36 Hits, 30 RBIs, .551 OBP, 21 SB
Jackson Thomas - .397 Avg, 29 Hits, 37 RBIs, .473 OBP, 4 HR; 1.46 ERA, 55 K
Sophomore:
Bud Veal - .432 Avg, 35 Hits, 31 RBIs, .565 OBP, 23 SB, 1 HR