James Adams made it official Wednesday as coaches from Hinds Community College watched Adams sign on the dotted line. Adams, a right-handed pitcher and outfielder at Hillcrest Christian School, will join a handful of other signees in Raymond this fall.
James Adams signed with Hinds CC
At 6-2 185, Adams, is a natural athlete that played multiple positions for the Cougars and head coach Shane Kelly in 2011.
Adams hit .451 with 6 homeruns and 49 RBI, and a .820 slugging percentage in the middle of the Cougars lineup. Adams was also a top performer on the hill throwing 37 innings and racking up 33 k’s and a 3.40 ERA.
Adams was named 1st team all district, 2nd team all-MAIS (Mississippi Association of Independent Schools) and was voted best pitcher by his teammates.
“I’m proud of James,” said Brian Emory, Mississippi RBI coach. ”He has worked hard to make himself in to the player that he is now and he’s very talented. After playing the next two years in a college program he will get stronger, faster and gain skills that will send him to the next level, God willing.”
Adams is the 4th RBI alum to sign or commit with Hinds Community College in the last two years joining Carl Brice (2011, Callaway HS), Josh Townes (2011, Terry HS) and Clyde Kendrick (2012 commit, Vicksburg HS). A fifth commit, RBI newcomer Brian Mills (2012 commit, Magee HS) and Kendrick are expected to sign within a week.
