Georgia Highlands College Baseball announced the signing of Tanner Thomson to its class of 2016. Thomson currently attends Woodstock High School in Woodstock, Ga.
"Georgia Highlands is a great fit for me, because I want to be a part of a great school and a top notch baseball program and help win a World Series here at Georgia Highlands.
"Tanner brings his competitive fire to the yard everyday ," praised Chargers coach, Mike Marra. "Not only can he be an impact on the field for us, but also in the clubhouse with his outstanding leadership qualities."
As a junior at Woodstock High School I went 5-2 on the mound and batted around .290 in the 3 spot. Was selected to the 1st team all county team.
As a senior, Thomson went 5-3 on the mound with a sub 2.0 ERA.
Named Woodstock High Pitcher of the Year.
Play summer ball with 6-4-3- DP Cougars 17U.
Has been named to Perfect Game All tournament teams for pitching and hitting and also named to the High School Honorable Mention All American Teams the last two years. Also, named Under Armour preseason all American for 2014. Recently selected to play with Team Georgia this summer in Oklahoma as one of Georgia's top 20 players.
Plans to study General Studies at GHC and said his career goals include getting my degree, play baseball at the highest of levels and later hope to coach baseball.
Outside of baseball, he has volunteered for many youth baseball camps and also has helped with several fundraising events for underprivileged children.
His hobbies and interests include, Fishing, Watching and Studying Baseball, Hanging out with Friends, Going to the Beach
family members are Donna Thomson (Mom) , Curtis Thomson, (Dad) and Caitlyn Thomson (Sister)
"Georgia Highlands is a great fit for me, because I want to be a part of a great school and a top notch baseball program and help win a World Series here at Georgia Highlands.
"Tanner brings his competitive fire to the yard everyday ," praised Chargers coach, Mike Marra. "Not only can he be an impact on the field for us, but also in the clubhouse with his outstanding leadership qualities."
As a junior at Woodstock High School I went 5-2 on the mound and batted around .290 in the 3 spot. Was selected to the 1st team all county team.
As a senior, Thomson went 5-3 on the mound with a sub 2.0 ERA.
Named Woodstock High Pitcher of the Year.
Play summer ball with 6-4-3- DP Cougars 17U.
Has been named to Perfect Game All tournament teams for pitching and hitting and also named to the High School Honorable Mention All American Teams the last two years. Also, named Under Armour preseason all American for 2014. Recently selected to play with Team Georgia this summer in Oklahoma as one of Georgia's top 20 players.
Plans to study General Studies at GHC and said his career goals include getting my degree, play baseball at the highest of levels and later hope to coach baseball.
Outside of baseball, he has volunteered for many youth baseball camps and also has helped with several fundraising events for underprivileged children.
His hobbies and interests include, Fishing, Watching and Studying Baseball, Hanging out with Friends, Going to the Beach
family members are Donna Thomson (Mom) , Curtis Thomson, (Dad) and Caitlyn Thomson (Sister)