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Atticus Goodson

Center fielder/right-handed pitcher
INDEPENDENCE HS
COAL CITY, WEST VIRGINIA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-1
Press Release

Peak Performance

.462

Batting Average

8

Home Runs

19

RBI

41

Runs Scored
“Atticus Goodson is one heck of a ballplayer, the best I’ve seen all year. He’s just a physical specimen, with a rocket for an arm and great bat speed.”
John Kincaid
Head Coach - Midland Trail High head coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-1, 225-pound senior center fielder and right-handed pitcher led the Patriots to a 21-4 record and the sectional final this past season. Goodson batted .462 with eight home runs, 19 RBI and 41 runs scored, recording an OPS of 1.551. A First Team All-State selection, he also posted a 3-2 record with a 1.84 ERA on the mound, striking out 66 batters in 38 innings pitched while surrendering just 21 hits and 15 walks.

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Academic Achievement

Goodson has maintained a B average in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball on scholarship at Walters State Community College (Tenn.) this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Also a football standout, Goodson has volunteered locally on behalf of youth baseball programs.