Congratulations to Hopkinsville's Easton McGee on winning Mr. Baseball and to all of the young men represented on this list for their outstanding seasons.

 

Hopkinsville’s McGee Mr. Baseball; All-State teams announced | | USA Today High School Sports

JC's Geordan Blanton named All State for 2nd straight year (last year 3rd team - this year 1st team). Look for him to be in the running for Mr. Baseball next year! Kid already All State Football and a state champion wrestler. One of the best all around athletes to ever come through JC!

Congratulations to these boys. I know some of them and overall a good bunch.

 

I do want to vent about the baseball process as a whole however, whether it be high school or MLB. It is getting more and more about who you know and how many camps and showcases you attend.

 

This is self serving, but we have a player with real (not padded) numbers of batting average of .412, 43 RBI's, 16 doubles, and 3 home runs. His junior numbers last year were even a little better. Plays on a good team against some top level competition. Very athletic kid that is primarily a football guy and going to college to play football. But, doesn't spend a fortune going to showcases, playing travel ball, etc. because he concentrates on football in July. He doesn't even get honorable mention as a junior or senior??? I guarantee over half the kids on this year's list don't have his numbers, productivity and ability.

 

So my question, is All State to recognize players for what they did and contributed during this season or has it turned into a recruiting tool to only be used for kids who intend to play college baseball versus another sport?

JC's Geordan Blanton named All State for 2nd straight year (last year 3rd team - this year 1st team). Look for him to be in the running for Mr. Baseball next year! Kid already All State Football and a state champion wrestler. One of the best all around athletes to ever come through JC!

 

Geordan has as good of a shot as anyone. If he can replicate the season he had this past season he may very well find himself bringing it home. Not sure of his final numbers but going into the Highlands game he was a .497 hitter with 50 RBIs and 5 round trippers. Not sure how many bases he swiped or doubles and triples he knocked. Just a superb all around athlete that does well at whatever he attempts.

How are these teams selected? Is it coaches or the media?

Geordan has as good of a shot as anyone. If he can replicate the season he had this past season he may very well find himself bringing it home. Not sure of his final numbers but going into the Highlands game he was a .497 hitter with 50 RBIs and 5 round trippers. Not sure how many bases he swiped or doubles and triples he knocked. Just a superb all around athlete that does well at whatever he attempts.

 

Named Ashland Daily All Area POY as well! They cover the entire 16th, Paintsville, Johnson Central, and Lawrence County.

Somerset High School's Trae Harmon is first team all state and only a sophomore! Watch out for this kid the next 2 years!