JACKSON, Miss., May 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Two pitchers, two sluggers and one player who does both are the five finalists for the 2015 C Spire Ferriss Trophy, which annually goes to Mississippi's top college baseball player.
The winner of the award, named after Mississippi baseball legend Boo Ferriss, will be announced during a May 18 luncheon at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
2015 finalists, as determined by professional baseball scouts who cover Mississippi and college coaches, (in alphabetical order):
- James McMahon, University of Southern Mississippi. McMahon, a senior pitcher from Oak Grove, has a 10-1 record with a 1.73 earned run average (ERA). He has struck out 48, while walking 10 and opponents are hitting .200 against him.
- Wes Rea, Mississippi State University. A senior first baseman-designated hitter and team captain from Gulfport, Rea hit .308 with five home runs and 35 runs batted in (RBI).
- Melvin Rodriguez, Jackson State University. A senior infielder from Manati, Puerto Rico, Rodriguez hit .4290 with seven home runs, 20 doubles and 64 RBIs.
- Keith Shumaker, Millsaps College. A senior pitcher-infielder from Brandon and a Jackson Academy graduate, Shumaker won Southern Athletic Association Player of the Year for the second time in three years. He hit .417 and post an 8-1 pitching record with a 2.13 ERA.
- Scott Weathersby, University of Mississippi. A senior pitcher from Oak Grove, Ole Miss' Weathersby compiled a 4-1 record with a 2.39 ERA and three saves. He struck out 48 while walking 12 and opponents hit .209 against him.
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