No. 42 Daniel Tackett
Shortstop / Second Base * 5-8 * 165 * R-R * Junior * RS * Terry, Miss. (Hillcrest Christian HS/Hinds CC)2004
Solid defensive middle infielder as a fourth-year junior aftersittingout the 2003 campaign as a redshirt * Tireless worker and one of theteam'stop defensive infielders positioned for playing time at shortstop and atsecond base * Solid situational hitter who has worked diligently thepastyear to improve his offensive skills * One of three Bulldogs who hailfromJackson.
2003
Sat out his initial season at State as a redshirt.
JUNIOR COLLEGE
Two-year starter as a middle infielder at Hinds (Miss.) Community College * Coached by Rick Clarke * Earned All-Region 23 honors as a sophomore at HCC * Hit .327 with 53 hits and 19 RBI in 49 games in 2002 * Posted a .405 on-base percentage and registered 10 stolen bases * Hit .325 with 52 hits, 32 RBI and 17 extra-base hits as a freshman in 2001.
HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year standout performer as a shortstop and pitcher at Jackson's Hillcrest Christian Academy * Coached by Paul Wyczawski * Set school career records with 159 games played, 390 at-bats and 180 runs scored * Played on teams that advanced to four state championship series and captured state titles in 1996, 1997 and 1998 * Hit .341 with 30 RBI as a senior, earning MPSA All-State and all-star honors * Two-time all-district selection as a shortstop * Hit a career-best .350 and scored a school-record 51 runs as a junior in 1999.
PERSONAL
Born Daniel Christopher Tackett on December 23, 1981 in Jackson, Miss. * Son of Donald and Karen Tackett of Terry, Miss. * Majoring in Physical Education.
YEAR AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HB SO SF S SB-SA PO A E FLD 2004 .222 17-3 18 2 4 1 0 0 3 2 0 3 1 0 1-1 5 10 3 .833 TOTAL .222 17-3 18 2 4 1 0 0 3 2 0 3 1 0 1-1 5 10 3 .833