Two Local Players Join MCC Baseball Team
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From School Reports The Meridian Community
College baseball team has built a solid reputation on recruiting
some of the best local prospects in our area. Witt Haggard and
Dallas Hannah are the newest additions to the MCC baseball team and
will look to make an immediate impact this season. “We are very excited to have
two local players from our community joining our baseball team,”
said MCC head coach Chris Curry. “These two players were very
successful high school players who had the opportunity to play
Division I athletics and they have decided to pursue their careers a
little closer to home.” Haggard is transferring to MCC after being a
member of the Ole Miss football team the past two seasons as a
walk-on at quarterback. “I am very excited to be back a little closer to
home,” said Haggard. “This is a great group of guys that I am around
and I love the atmosphere here at Meridian. I am looking forward to
the season and hope to make an impact for our team.” Haggard lettered in both baseball and football in
high school at Lamar. Witt played baseball for current Lamar head
coach Bill Baldner and played football under the direction of Mac
Barnes. Haggard was named All-State in both football and baseball at
Lamar during his senior year. “He (Haggard) has a great arm and I believe once
he finds his command he will be able to help us this season,” added
Curry. Hannah is transferring to MCC after being a member
of the Mississippi State baseball team and played his high school
baseball at Meridian High School for Chuck Butler. “I am thankful that Coach Curry and the staff have
given me this opportunity to come play for a great program,” said
Hannah. “I am glad to be a little closer to home and thankful to be
involved in such a great baseball program.” Hannah was also a member of the Meridian High
School football and soccer team while at MHS. Hannah was named
All-Region and offensive player of the year in his senior season at
Meridian High School. “He (Hannah) can do a variety of things on the
field and I think he will be very valuable for us during the
season,” said Curry. MCC opens the 2012 season
January 27 on the road in Panama City, FL as a part of the First
Pitch Classic against Central Alabama.
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