In the past decade, Madison Central’s baseball team has enjoyed a tremendous amount of on-field success. The Indians have averaged more than 23 wins a season, including two 30-win seasons, and have advanced to the semifinals of the 11th Region Tournament five times.
They’ve won nine district titles and have had just one losing season. Still, the success of the program can be measured in another, perhaps more important way. In the past 11 years, 26 Central standouts have been given the opportunity to play baseball in college.
Seniors Trey Gross and Logan Hunt became the latest Indians to add their names to the list when they both signed national letters of intent on Tuesday. Gross, an infielder/pitcher, signed with Morehead State, while Hunt, an outfielder/pitcher, signed with Berea College. Gross picks Morehead State. Trey Gross was considering several different schools, but it all came down to where he felt most comfortable. “I (made my decision) after I went on my visit,” Gross said about Morehead State. “It just made sense. I fit in. I knew a lot of the other players. It’s just a great opportunity. It’s my chance to play Division I.” Gross considered Georgetown College, the University of the Cumberlands, Carson-Newman and Murray State, among other schools. “He can go up there and contribute right away,” Central coach Steve Roof said. “He loves the challenge. It’s a good fit for him.” This season, Gross has emerged as an All-State candidate. The senior infielder is hitting just under .500 and is among the team leaders in a variety of different offensive categories. Prior to Tuesday’s game with Woodford County, Gross was hitting .491 with a .531 on-base percent and a .836 slugging percent. He has two home runs, 15 RBIs, three triples and seven doubles. The senior also has a 1-1 record with one save and a 3.60 ERA. “Trey has had a great year,” Roof said. “He’s always on base. He’s one of our leaders. He’s got plenty of tools. He can run. He can hit and he can hit for power. He’s got a great arm and his defense is also something that Morehead State liked.” Gross can play second, shortstop and third and has outstanding speed. In his high school career, the senior is batting .341 with a .447 on-base percentage and 20 stolen bases. “I just try not to think about it much,” Gross said of his approach at the plate. “I just try to go up there and see the ball and hit the ball.”
Hunt signs with Berea College. Logan Hunt has had to, at times, live in the shadow of his older brother, Austin. And that’s not always been easy. “Austin has always been pretty good and sometimes its been hard to follow him because people expect you to be just like him,” Hunt said. “I just try to do what I do and try to forget about that.” Hunt has done pretty well. The senior outfielder/pitcher has developed into a dual threat for Madison Central and has earned the chance to play at the next level. Hunt signed a national letter of intent Tuesday to play at Berea College, where he will be reunited with his brother. “He is no longer Austin’s little brother,” Roof said. “He’s a 7.2 runner. He’s got a great arm. He can hit 84 miles an hour on the gun and he can hit. He’s also made a lot of great plays in the outfield.” Hunt has put together a very solid senior season. Prior to Tuesday’s game against Woodford County, he was hitting .326 with nine RBIs and 16 runs scored. He also has a 2-0 record with a 2.50 ERA. The senior picked Berea over Union and the University of the Cumberlands. Hunt will likely get a chance to play as a freshman next season and could get the opportunity to pitch and play outfield. “I think that’s a possibility,” Hunt said of playing two positions at Berea. “Right now, I just want to do whatever I can to help them.” In his first full season as a varsity starter, Hunt has four doubles, a triple, eight stolen bases and .475 on-base percentage. Nathan Hutchinson (4/25/12)
Seniors Trey Gross and Logan Hunt became the latest Indians to add their names to the list when they both signed national letters of intent on Tuesday. Gross, an infielder/pitcher, signed with Morehead State, while Hunt, an outfielder/pitcher, signed with Berea College. Gross picks Morehead State. Trey Gross was considering several different schools, but it all came down to where he felt most comfortable. “I (made my decision) after I went on my visit,” Gross said about Morehead State. “It just made sense. I fit in. I knew a lot of the other players. It’s just a great opportunity. It’s my chance to play Division I.” Gross considered Georgetown College, the University of the Cumberlands, Carson-Newman and Murray State, among other schools. “He can go up there and contribute right away,” Central coach Steve Roof said. “He loves the challenge. It’s a good fit for him.” This season, Gross has emerged as an All-State candidate. The senior infielder is hitting just under .500 and is among the team leaders in a variety of different offensive categories. Prior to Tuesday’s game with Woodford County, Gross was hitting .491 with a .531 on-base percent and a .836 slugging percent. He has two home runs, 15 RBIs, three triples and seven doubles. The senior also has a 1-1 record with one save and a 3.60 ERA. “Trey has had a great year,” Roof said. “He’s always on base. He’s one of our leaders. He’s got plenty of tools. He can run. He can hit and he can hit for power. He’s got a great arm and his defense is also something that Morehead State liked.” Gross can play second, shortstop and third and has outstanding speed. In his high school career, the senior is batting .341 with a .447 on-base percentage and 20 stolen bases. “I just try not to think about it much,” Gross said of his approach at the plate. “I just try to go up there and see the ball and hit the ball.”
Hunt signs with Berea College. Logan Hunt has had to, at times, live in the shadow of his older brother, Austin. And that’s not always been easy. “Austin has always been pretty good and sometimes its been hard to follow him because people expect you to be just like him,” Hunt said. “I just try to do what I do and try to forget about that.” Hunt has done pretty well. The senior outfielder/pitcher has developed into a dual threat for Madison Central and has earned the chance to play at the next level. Hunt signed a national letter of intent Tuesday to play at Berea College, where he will be reunited with his brother. “He is no longer Austin’s little brother,” Roof said. “He’s a 7.2 runner. He’s got a great arm. He can hit 84 miles an hour on the gun and he can hit. He’s also made a lot of great plays in the outfield.” Hunt has put together a very solid senior season. Prior to Tuesday’s game against Woodford County, he was hitting .326 with nine RBIs and 16 runs scored. He also has a 2-0 record with a 2.50 ERA. The senior picked Berea over Union and the University of the Cumberlands. Hunt will likely get a chance to play as a freshman next season and could get the opportunity to pitch and play outfield. “I think that’s a possibility,” Hunt said of playing two positions at Berea. “Right now, I just want to do whatever I can to help them.” In his first full season as a varsity starter, Hunt has four doubles, a triple, eight stolen bases and .475 on-base percentage. Nathan Hutchinson (4/25/12)
