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Gatorade 2024 - 2025: Player of the Year

Baseball - Wisconsin

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BASEBALL

Sawyer Deering

RHP/OF
KIMBERLY HS
KIMBERLY, WISCONSIN
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT
Press Release

Peak Performance

1.01

ERA

56

Strikeouts

.435

Batting Average

4

Home Runs
“Sawyer Deering is the best high school baseball player in Wisconsin this season. I’ve seen him play on multiple occasions. He hit two home runs against us that I don’t think have landed yet. He gets it done on both sides of the ball, both as a hitter and pitcher. He’s conducted himself with class and dignity every time we’ve played him.”
Scott Holler
Head Coach - Oak Creek High
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 6-foot, 195-pound senior right-handed pitcher and outfielder had led the Papermakers (14-6) to the Division 1 postseason tournament, scheduled to begin June 16. Deering compiled a 5-2 record on the mound with a 1.01 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 34.2 innings through 20 games. A 2024 First Team All-State selection, he also batted .435 with four home runs, 23 runs scored, 15 RBI and a 1.396 OPS.

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Academic Achievement

Deering has maintained a 3.86 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play baseball at the University of Tennessee this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Deering has volunteered locally on behalf of the Special Olympics and as a youth baseball and basketball coach.