No. 29 Joseph McCaskill
Catcher * 6-0 * 197 * R-R * Freshman * RS * Jackson, Miss. (Jackson Academy)2004
Durable young catcher who earned a place on the MSU roster as a walkonas a freshman (2002) and sat out the 2003 campaign as a redshirt * Showedpower potential at the plate and improved overall offensive skills duringfall practice * Solid receiver working to improve his arm strength andaccuracy * One of three Bulldogs from the Jackson area and among 18 playerswho hail from the Magnolia State.
2003
Sat out the season as a freshman redshirt.
HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year letter-winner and three-year starter as a catcher at Jackson Academy * Coached by Trey Pace * Earned all-state and Jackson Clarion-Ledger "Dandy Dozen" honors after hitting .450 with 30 RBI and 21 extra-base hits * Also posted a 6-2 pitching record with a 3.47 ERA * Served as team captain and helped lead the JA Raiders to a 23-9 record and the MPSA 4A state championship * Three-time all-conference selection * Hit .421 with 34 RBI en route to the first of two all-metro team selections * Also a three-year letter-winner in both basketball and football (FS/QB) * Tabbed as JA's Offensive MVP in football as a senior.
PERSONAL
Born Joseph Sidney McCaskill on January 6, 1984 in Jackson, Miss. * Son of Joe and Debbie McCaskill of Jackson, Miss. * Majoring in General Business Administration.
YEAR AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HB SO SF S SB-SA PO A E FLD 2004 .250 9-0 4 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0-0 19 2 2 .913 TOTAL .250 9-0 4 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0-0 19 2 2 .913