Round 3 | Thomas Jones | CF | Laurens HS (SC)

[tjfla]

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Committed to Vandy

[emkayseven]

Round 3 | Thomas Jones | CF | Laurens HS (SC)

Discuss.

Also committed to Vandy

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"can flat out run" -Mayo

Mayo thinks he can stay in CF, 6'4, 190, Callis says power should come

Callis says signability likely won't be an issue

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Thomas Jones had offers to play football for Notre Dame, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Instead, the three-star defensive back chose a spot in center field for the Vanderbilt Commodores.

http://www.anchorofgold.com/2015/8/11/9131245/three-star-safety-thomas-jones-picks-vanderbilt-baseball

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SC Gatorade Player of the Year:

The Gatorade State Baseball Players of the Year were selected based on athletic production and impact in the 2015-16 season. Each winner also demonstrated high academic achievement and exemplary personal character, including volunteerism, sportsmanship and community leadership.

For a list of the other Gatorade State Baseball Players of the Year winners, click here.


THE WINNER: Thomas Jones


THE BASICS


School: Laurens District (Laurens, S.C.)
Grade: Senior
Position: Centerfielder
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 205 pounds


Athletic achievement: He batted .420 with five home runs, 19 RBI and 38 runs scored, leading the Raiders (18-11) to the Class 4A district championship game this past season. A 2015 Under Armour All-American, Jones compiled a .716 slugging percentage and stole 16 bases in 17 attempts.


Academic excellence: Jones has maintained a 3.66 GPA.


Exemplary character: A member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, he has volunteered locally on behalf of an elementary school literacy-outreach program and participated in Palmetto Boys State, an American Legion program providing students with an opportunity to experience the workings of government.


THE PRAISE


“Thomas Jones is hands down the most talented player we have competed against this year,” says Stanley Moss, Emerald High head coach. “He is a five-tool player and what makes him special is how he approaches the game. He is very mature for his age and plays the game with passion, but very under control.”


THE FUTURE: Jones has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball on scholarship at Vanderbilt University this fall.

http://usatodayhss.com/2016/gatorade-south-carolina-baseball-poy-thomas-jones

[tjfla]

Discuss.

Also committed to Vandy

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"can flat out run" -Mayo

Mayo thinks he can stay in CF, 6'4, 190, Callis says power should come

Callis says signability likely won't be an issue

U would think Callis would know that we do NOT sign our 3rd Rd Pick ever

Another nice pick tho(Isaiah White LY),happy to see our athlete guys are actual baseball players now instead of football players who enjoy baseball.

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/4039549...ool-outfielder

[emkayseven]

yeah looks like he was a true two sport star and not just someone they want to convert into a baseball player

[flamarlins93]

Looks like he has legit interest in signing.

http://www.golaurens.com/sports/item/23957

[tjfla]

Looks like he has legit interest in signing.

http://www.golaurens.com/sports/item/23957

Prolly will get a deal done but #1 HS guys have to graduate before they sign and #2 Will have to see how much they have left after Garrett

[flamarlins93]

SIGNED

http://www.golaurens.com/sports/item/24136

[tjfla]

Signed for 1 million