August Haymaker Season 2019

2019: Played in 13 games for Tech, making one start – as the shortstop at Old Dominion (April 30) … Had a season-best three-game hitting streak and a reached base streak of four straight … For the year, had a .136 batting average with three hits, scored one run and added two RBI … Was walked four times for a .269 on-base percentage … Tied for the team lead with three pinch hits and also walked three times in 11 opportunities, second most on the team.

High School: Earned varsity letters for three years at Dr. Phillips under Coach Michael Bradley … Hit walk-off single in a district playoff game to advance the Panthers to regionals in 2017 … Led the team to the state’s final four for the first time in 22 years in 2018 … Hit a home run against nationally-ranked Cypress Creek in a district semifinal to lead the Panthers to the upset win … Named All-district and All-Metro West … Earned MVP Award and Senior Legacy Award.

Personal: August Jackson Haymaker … Born April 20, 2000 in Orlando, Florida … Son of Gideon and Teressa Haymaker … Has an older brother, Walker, who played baseball at VCU, and three older sisters, Kiki, Lizzy and Ali … His father played football at the University of Georgia … Majoring in management.