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Milligan University

2015 Baseball

18 Josh Peterson

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Elizabethton, Tenn.
  • Highschool Unaka HS/University of Tennessee

Biography

Parents' namesPaul and Peggy Peterson
BirthdayFebruary 26
Academic 
Intended MajorHistory
High School Academic AchievementsGraduated with Honors in Honor Society

High School Athletic Achievements

 
High School Athletic Accomplishments• Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 40th round (1,224th overall) in the 2011 MLB First Year Player Draft.
• Earned Rawlings Southeast Region Honorable Mention All-American honors as a senior.
• Named Watauga Valley Conference Player of the Year in both senior and junior seasons.
• Hit .670 with 59 RBIs, 12 home runs and posted a 1.33 ERA while leading the Rangers to conference, regional and district titles as a senior.
• Three-sport star was two-time all-conference in basketball and a three-time all-conference selection in football.
• Three-year captain in football, and two-year captain in both baseball and basketball.
• Set the school record for most passing yards during his senior season.
High School Coaches NameAaron Dugger
Any high school teammates currently playing collegiate athletics? If so, who and where?Jordan Taylor, Football, Carson Newman

Miscellaneous Information

 
Any relatives/friends attend(ed) MC?Wes Holly
Favorite Bible VerseProverbs 24:10
Favorite QuoteHard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard
Career AspirationsPlay Major League Baseball
Role ModelDad
HobbiesFishing and hanging out with friends
Most Respected Sports FigureGreg Maddox
Why you chose Milligan College?Loved being close to home
What are your pre-game rituals?Always have to put my uniform on a certain way
Favorite FoodMexican
Favorite BookJosh Hamilton, Beyond Belief: Finding the Strength to Come Back

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