Six Diamond Dawgs have won the Ferriss Trophy in the award's 14 years of presentation.
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Jake Mangum Named 2018 Ferriss Trophy Finalist
May 14, 2018 | Baseball
JACKSON, Miss. – Having claimed the 2016 Ferriss Trophy, Mississippi State junior Jake Mangum now has an opportunity to become a two-time Ferriss Trophy winner.
Awarded annually to the top college baseball player in Mississippi, Mangum is joined by Delta State's Zach Shannon, Ole Miss' Ryan Olenek and Southern Miss' Nick Sandlin and Luke Reynolds.
The five players and their coaches will attend a luncheon banquet held at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame on Monday, May 21. This year marks the 15th annual Ferriss Trophy presentation and is named after Diamond Dawg and Boston Red Sox legend David "Boo" Ferriss.
"Having grown up in Mississippi, I know how much Mr. Ferriss truly means to the sport of baseball and to our state," said Mangum. "Being associated with this award, along with being named a finalist for the second time is truly an honor."
Mangum currently leads the Diamond Dawgs in batting average (.342), runs (45), hits (76), doubles (19) and on-base percentage (.421). Mangum currently leads the Southeastern Conference in hits and doubles.
Six Diamond Dawgs have claimed the Ferriss Trophy in the previous 14 years of the award's presentation (Brent Rooker – 2017, Jake Mangum, – 2016, Hunter Renfroe – 2013, Chris Stratton – 2012, Ed Easley – 2007, Thomas Berkery – 2006).
Fans will be able to vote for their Ferriss Trophy selection starting May 15 at 5 p.m. CT until Saturday, May 19 at noon at http://www.csopavoting.com/.
For more information on the Diamond Dawg program, follow the program on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateBB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap."
Awarded annually to the top college baseball player in Mississippi, Mangum is joined by Delta State's Zach Shannon, Ole Miss' Ryan Olenek and Southern Miss' Nick Sandlin and Luke Reynolds.
The five players and their coaches will attend a luncheon banquet held at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame on Monday, May 21. This year marks the 15th annual Ferriss Trophy presentation and is named after Diamond Dawg and Boston Red Sox legend David "Boo" Ferriss.
"Having grown up in Mississippi, I know how much Mr. Ferriss truly means to the sport of baseball and to our state," said Mangum. "Being associated with this award, along with being named a finalist for the second time is truly an honor."
Mangum currently leads the Diamond Dawgs in batting average (.342), runs (45), hits (76), doubles (19) and on-base percentage (.421). Mangum currently leads the Southeastern Conference in hits and doubles.
Six Diamond Dawgs have claimed the Ferriss Trophy in the previous 14 years of the award's presentation (Brent Rooker – 2017, Jake Mangum, – 2016, Hunter Renfroe – 2013, Chris Stratton – 2012, Ed Easley – 2007, Thomas Berkery – 2006).
Fans will be able to vote for their Ferriss Trophy selection starting May 15 at 5 p.m. CT until Saturday, May 19 at noon at http://www.csopavoting.com/.
For more information on the Diamond Dawg program, follow the program on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateBB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap."
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