After yet another spectacular season in 2011, in which the DCHS Tigers made their second consecutive state tournament appearance, head baseball coach Scott Odom does not look to rebuild but to reload.
After losing five starters from last season's team due to graduating seniors, Coach Odom has some big shoes to fill. 2010 District MVP Destry Wiggins, 2011 District MVP Shane Salley, and two-time first team All-District third baseman Tyler Caldwell continue their baseball careers at the collegiate level. Coach Odom must find that same productivity from some of the younger players.
“Pitching looks to be our strong point this year,” Odom stated. “These guys need to understand that they have to get bigger and stronger. The ballplayers have a long and deep tradition to uphold and carry forward,” Odom added.
Try-outs were held at the DCHS baseball field there were a total of 27 players that attended the three-day event.
Coach Odom had a number of drills set up to determine the players speed and ability to run the bases.
Prospective players will not find out who made the 2012 team until next spring.