Juco Bandit Series Part 1
Over the course of the year… we are going to highlight are Juco Bandits that are still working on the daily. These Juco Bandits in this series are all looking for 4-Year Schools as some begin their 1st college season this year and a few others that are going into their sophomore year campaigns. All members of these Juco Bandits were a huge part of the Midsouth Mafia and where we are today. Let’s take a look at these 5 athletes. Video credited to the individual athlete, PBR Tennessee, and PG Juco.
1.) Jackson Cauthron – Sophomore – Motlow State
JUCO Bandit Series 🏴☠️
👤 Jackson Cauthron – Catcher – Sophomore
🗒️.490 Fall | 3 HRs – Fall 2022 | .329 | 2 HRS | 17 RBIs – Spring 2022Outlook: One of the hardest working people we know. The dude just hits baseballs. Whoever & whenever. @JacksonCauthron | @MotlowBaseball pic.twitter.com/ydjpYg2cSE
— 5 Star MidSouth (@5starmidsouth) October 24, 2022
As we dive in on our Juco Bandit series… We began with Jackson Cauthron. True Sophomore from Motlow State. A left-handed hitting catcher that has some serious pop. One of the best people to have by your side. Any 4-years looking for a catcher, we know a guy!@JacksonCauthron pic.twitter.com/vVgjGA5oTP
— 5 Star MidSouth (@5starmidsouth) October 24, 2022
2-5 with my 3rd HR of the fall! *video is a ball off the wall to left. Hitting .490 this fall! @jrgilmer20 @PBRTennessee @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/4l7VC0J3nD
— jackson cauthron (@JacksonCauthron) October 21, 2022
2.) Stoney Smith – Sophomore – Chattanooga State
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👤 Stoney Smith (@Stoney_smith11) – Infielder – Sophomore
🗒️.6.8-6.9 Runner | 95+ Exit Velo | 85+ IF VeloThe silky smooth defender looks to take another step forward this year at @ChattStTigersBB. Is as athletic as they come. Difference-maker! 💯 pic.twitter.com/QgyPM8RnF5
— 5 Star MidSouth (@5starmidsouth) October 25, 2022
Juco Bandit Series Continued… 🏴☠️
Stoney Smith (@stoney_smith11) – IF – @ChattStTigersBB
Was a key piece to the Tigers last season. The dude plays with an edge and confidence. Can do a little bit of everything for you. 4-year schools looking for a MIF, he's the guy you want. pic.twitter.com/pZ7gW1Xgyh
— 5 Star MidSouth (@5starmidsouth) October 25, 2022
3.) Braxton Baird – RS Freshman – Columbia State
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👤 Braxton Baird – IF/OF – RS Freshman
🗒️.6.58 Runner | 94.5 T Exit Velo | 84 IF Velo | 86 OF VeloDude can play everywhere on the field. Braxton is "the glue" on the field. Can't wait to see him this season at Columbia!@braxton_baird2 | @CHARGERS1451 pic.twitter.com/urlFobPslN
— 5 Star MidSouth (@5starmidsouth) October 26, 2022
Juco Bandit Series Continued…🏴☠️
Braxton Baird (@braxton_baird2) from @CHARGERS1451 comes in this season to step in as needed! Dude presents a clean glove w arm strength. Can absolutely fly around the bases too. 4-Year Schools add him to the watch list!
🎥 via @PBRTennessee pic.twitter.com/jHegTZN14m
— 5 Star MidSouth (@5starmidsouth) October 26, 2022
4.) Copeland Bradford – Freshman – SW Tennessee CC
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👤 Copeland Bradford – C – Freshman
🗒️.1.91 Pop Time | 90+ Exit Velo | 80+ C VeloTough-minded Cope. Just an absolute competitor. Can't wait to see his Juco season take off with @SWTenn_BSB! #MidsouthMafia pic.twitter.com/vbhcqUBBcs
— 5 Star MidSouth (@5starmidsouth) October 27, 2022
Juco Bandit Series Continued…🏴☠️
Copeland Bradford (@copelaand1) from @SWTenn_BSB showing off his throws. The dude just continues to get stronger, & stronger. Cannot wait to see what this freshman year brings for him. 4-Year Schools… another catcher to 👀
🎥 via @USAStadium pic.twitter.com/PTA0QYJmzJ
— 5 Star MidSouth (@5starmidsouth) October 27, 2022
5.) Kaleb Gupton – Freshman – Motlow State
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👤 Kaleb Gupton – IF – Freshman
🗒️.80+ IF Velo | 95+ Exit VeloThe sky-scraper can smack baseballs. Kaleb has been on a tear this Fall for Motlow. The sky is the limit for this stud.#MidsouthMafia@gupton_kaleb | @MotlowBaseball pic.twitter.com/eD9Cp9k3LG
— 5 Star MidSouth (@5starmidsouth) October 28, 2022
Juco Bandit Series Continued…🏴☠️
Kaleb Gupton (@gupton_kaleb) from @MotlowBaseball showing what he can do with the stick. Had 4 bombs this Fall at this point in this video. The dude is seeing beach balls. Cannot wait to see his role this upcoming Spring!#MidsouthMafia pic.twitter.com/UANGguEHjn
— 5 Star MidSouth (@5starmidsouth) October 28, 2022
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