Calhoun High School two-way baseball stars Austin Norrell and Cory Greeson signed with junior college baseball power Walters State this week.
Though each has been a prominent member of the talented Yellow Jackets’ pitching staff for three years, coach Chip Henderson said Walters recruited them more as position players. Norrell, a catcher, hit .448 with six homers and 47 RBIs last year to go with seven wins and 84 strikeouts in 50 innings pitched.
“Austin is a four-year starter and he’s been a constant on the mound for us and he’s gotten better each year,” Henderson said. “He calls a great game behind the plate, and our other pitchers love throwing to him. He’s also got a lot of pop in his bat.”
Greeson came to prominence when he was the winning pitcher in two state playoff games, including one in the finals at Cook County, as a sophomore. He started at shortstop last season and immediately stood out defensively, according to Henderson.
“He’s always come up big for us in whichever situation he’s put in,” Henderson said. “Walters is getting two fine players and my guys are going to a tremendous program. I’m very happy for them.”