Seminole's Baptist commits to Mississippi

Seminole senior baseball player Corey Baptist, who transferred from St. Petersburg Catholic, has committed to play at Mississippi next fall, according to Warhawks coach Jeff Pincus. As a junior, Baptist hit .316 with 17 RBIs and a team-high four home runs.

Baptist played first base for the Barons and helped them to a 20-10-1 record and an appearance in the state championship game. Pincus said he does not know which position Baptist will play for the Warhawks.

Mississippi was 37-26 overall in 2012, 14-16 in the SEC.

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