• #2 Chase Porch (East Union HS – Chris Basil, transferred Meridian CC)

• A former East Union High School standout pitcher/infielder, Chase was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 32nd round of the 2006 Major League Draft
• Decided to leave Meridian Community College after one season and transfer to Northeast Mississippi Community College
• The Braves’ draftee notched four wins and two losses with a 5.20 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 32.1 innings pitched in one season at Meridian CC
• A 7-year starter for Coach Chris Basil at East Union H.S. (7th grade – 12th grade), Porch led the Urchins to the class 1A finals as a junior, and the class 2A north half finals as a senior. “He (Porch) is without a doubt a program changer,” said Basil. “He’s capable of putting it all on his back and carrying a program.”

Coach Kent Farris- “The addition of Chase to our rotation gives us that big arm that we lacked last year. His bat and glove also will provide us with some depth and stability.”