Shep verbaled yesterday to UK. Such a great story. He pitched in the Regional Championship 8th, 9th and 10th grade. He pitched in the state tourny 9th + 10th grade including a shutout. He broke the state consecutive scoreless inning record his 9-10th grade years. While pitching summer ball at Midland in Cincy after 10th grade he had to have Tommy John. He was able to bat at LC this year where he hit over 500 I think with around 10 HR's and was the Regional player of the year at DH. It's been a long battle back but he's throwing well this summer. His team is in the Connie Mack World Series out in New Mexico this week. Chandler will be a SR at Lawrence Co this coming year. Really proud of him and the adversity he has overcome in hopes of chasing his dreams!

Congrats to Chandler. Very impressive youngman. I hope he can stay healthy for the Wildcats sake. Has great command, good downward plane on his fastball, and a nasty slider. Have heard that even after his surgery he has been able to maintain his plus velocity!

Wow that is awesome. Do you guys think he has a pretty decent shot at the eventually making the pros if things work out? I've heard about this kid for years, he must be the real deal. :thumb:

Does Shepherd play football? Seems like a recall him quarterbacking Lawrence County in the past? Is that right?

 

Congratulations to a great young baseball player and the entire program.

He did play football but I'm pretty sure those days are over. He was a great football player too. He almost beat Belfry at QB his Fresh year when they were so good and LC was down. He averaged about 12 yards a carry against them. LC had the lead late in the 4th and Chandler went out on a freak play from uneven field. Belfry got the lead and LC couldn't move the ball. He would probably be the top football player in Eastern KY this year. I've been around LC football for 20 years off and on. I think he could kick D1 with work and he was a big time WR. Great athlete that has worked hard to chase his dreams. Everybody is excited to see him come out on top after his bump in the road.

As far as Pros I've had several friends drafted and a couple in the Pros. Most people don't understand how hard it is to get to the big leagues. There is little doubt in my mind if he keeps improving the way he has he's good enough to be drafted. After that it takes tons of work and some luck. I think he has the potential to get to the bigs one day but I also know how tough that road is so it's one step at a time.