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Buxton’s Talent, Character Shine
Byron Buxton's physical talents will carry his baseball career far beyond high school, but his performance on the field for Appling County High is why he is Baseball America's 2012 High School Player of the Year.
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Bundy’s Stats, Stuff Turns Heads
Owasso (Okla.) High righthander Dylan Bundy dominated his opponents this season and is Baseball America's 2011 High School Player of the Year.
Cowart Dominates Georgia
Third baseman/righthander Kaleb Cowart dominated his opponents on both sides of the ball and is the 2010 High School Player of the Year.
High School Player Of The Year
Bryce Harper is the next big thing in baseball, but he's also our 2009 High School Player of the Year.
Martin Two-Way Ability Earns Top Honor
Ethan Martin started a March game as just another high school prospect who splits his time between the mound and a position. Lots of prospects do it, but most are firmly planted one way or the other by the time they reach their senior seasons. Martin was considered a third baseman who had plus bat speed with plus power potential, but some evaluators also liked him on the mound. By the end of that night, he was clearly a pitching prospect, and on his way to becoming the 2008 High School Player of the Year.<br/>
2007 State-By-State High School Players Of The Year
Louisville Slugger and the BCA salute the 2007 state-by-state High School Players of the Year. Each winner receives a Louisville Slugger bat personalized with his name. Congratulations to the 2007 winners!
High School Player Of The Year: Mike Moustakas
Mike Moustakas slugged his way to becoming the first high school player drafted this year when he was taken with the second pick by the Royals. He was selected as the Los Angeles City Section player of the year for the second consecutive season, and trumped that honor by becoming just the second player from the Golden State to be named Baseball America's High School Player of the Year.
2006 High School Player Of The Year
Adrian Cardenas avoided being overshadowed by his teammate Chris Marrero, as hard work led him to the a record-setting season for Pace.
Upton Finishes On Top
Justin Upton, who, after being drafted first overall by the Diamondbacks and fortifying his status as baseball's best amateur player, is BA's High School Player of the Year.
