BASEBALL

HAMPTON HUTTO

Hampton Hutto slugged his way to a solid career for the Tigers, helping Commerce to back-to-back region championships in the process. The 2-time All-State selection was a 1B/DH combo who hit .408 for his career and slugged .647 while getting on base at a .512 clip. He tallied 109 total hits with 14 HR and 99 RBI, adding 28 doubles. He was the BLITZ Player of the Year as a junior in 2022 after putting up a .400 average with 7 HR and 52 RBI. His senior year saw him hit .400 again with 5 HR and 28 RBI. (3,463 votes)

BEN STOWE

Ben Stowe was a 3-time All-Region pick from Stephens County. The Indians’ third baseman put up a solid career, posting a .333 average and .473 OBP. That includes 7 HR, 63 RBI, 64 runs scored, 30 doubles, a triple, 39 walks, and 87 total hits. Stowe played exceptional defense as well, and his senior season saw him bat .348 with 3 HR and 25 RBI. As a sophomore in 2021, he hit .367 with 2 HR and 20 RBI as well. Stowe went on to play college football at Shorter University. (3,322 votes)