8 J.J. Baswell

Baswell was a highly touted high school catcher, but a high school knee injury, which forced him to miss the entire fall, could keep him from seeing action this season.

PREP:

A 2006 graduate of South Lamar High School in Millport, Alabama, where he was a two-year starter for coach Garth Moss
2006 Columbus (Miss.) Commercial Dispatch Player of the Year
2006 Tuscaloosa News Super 10 High School team
During his two-year career, Baswell batted .532 with 22 home runs and 83 RBI
As a senior, Baswell batted an eye-popping .533 with 14 home runs and 49 RBI 
He also rapped out 12 doubles and drew 37 walks, including 23 intentional walks, all three numbers led the team
For his efforts, he was named First-Team All-State by The Birmingham News and Alabama Sports Writer’s Association
On the mound, he was 8-2 with a 4.20 ERA and 63 strikeouts
Led the Stallions to an 18-15 overall record, which included 14 wins in its last 19 games to reach the Class A Alabama State High School Playoffs
South Lamar lost in the Class A semi finals to eventual state champion American Christian Academy, a team that featured current UA teammate Del Howell
Hit two home runs and collected seven RBI in first-round playoff win over Ariton as a senior 
As a junior, he batted .531 with eight home runs and 34 RBI for the Stallions
He missed the majority of his sophomore season to repair a broken growth plate in his right arm

PERSONAL:

Full name is James Justin Baswell
Parents are Glen and Jan Baswell
BORN:  February 11, 1988

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