Voting is now open for the top high school baseball player in the Clarksville area for the 2026 midseason, with polls closing on April 17 at 2 p.m. Fans can participate in deciding the player of the year based on current statistics.
Vote for the top Clarksville area baseball player at 2026 midseason
Who has been the top high school baseball player in the Clarksville area midway through the 2026 TSSAA baseball season? Here's your chance to decide.
Voting for the Leaf-Chronicle midseason baseball player of the year is open from now until Friday, April 17 at 2 p.m.
Candidates are listed below. All statistics are as of April 12.
A poster of Donny Everett hangs on a fence outside Clarksville's baseball field during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31. The tournament is a memorial to Everett, a former Wildcat and Vanderbilt pitcher who died in 2016.
Clarksville's Carter Hedrick takes his position in the outfield in front of a sign honoring the late Donny Everett, a former Wildcats pitcher, during a game against Cullman, Alabama in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Clarksville's Brady Butler throws a pitch during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Clarksville's Benton Barksdale bats during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Clarksville's Dalton Byrd takes a swing during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Clarksville's Dawson Smith prepares to throw a pitch during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Clarksville's Braxton Weatherford prepares to hit during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Clarksville's Karter Pledger swings at a pitch during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Clarksville's Anderson McAfee makes contact during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Clarksville's Carter Hedrick takes a swing during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Clarksville's Lucas Lingg leads off first base during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Clarksville's Kayden Pledger swings during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Clarksville's Keaton Anderson lays down a bunt during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Clarksville's Anderson McAfee catches a pitch during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Northeast's Ja'Marion Green prepares to step into the batter's box during the Eagles' game against Big Walnut, Ohio in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Northeast's Cameron Skaggs pitches during the Eagles' game against Big Walnut, Ohio in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Northeast baseball players look on during the Eagles' game against Big Walnut, Ohio in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Northeast's Cameron Skaggs follows through on a pitch during the Eagles' game against Big Walnut, Ohio in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Northeast's Shamad Parker takes his lead off first base during the Eagles' game against Big Walnut, Ohio in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Northeast's Matthew Robertson tries to force a runner out at second base during the Eagles' game against Big Walnut, Ohio in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Northeast's Cameron Skaggs takes a lead off second base during the Eagles' game against Big Walnut, Ohio in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Clarksville's Dawson Smith pitches during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
Clarksville baseball coach Brian Hetland and the Wildcats' dugout watches CHS's game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
A poster honoring former Clarksville and Vanderbilt pitcher Donny Everett sits on the outfield wall at Clarksville's baseball field. Everett died in 2016 in a drowning accident during his freshman season at Vanderbilt.
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A poster of Donny Everett hangs on a fence outside Clarksville's baseball field during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31. The tournament is a memorial to Everett, a former Wildcat and Vanderbilt pitcher who died in 2016.
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A poster of Donny Everett hangs on a fence outside Clarksville's baseball field during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31. The tournament is a memorial to Everett, a former Wildcat and Vanderbilt pitcher who died in 2016.
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Clarksville's Carter Hedrick takes his position in the outfield in front of a sign honoring the late Donny Everett, a former Wildcats pitcher, during a game against Cullman, Alabama in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Clarksville's Brady Butler throws a pitch during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Clarksville's Benton Barksdale bats during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Clarksville's Dalton Byrd takes a swing during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Clarksville's Dawson Smith prepares to throw a pitch during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Clarksville's Braxton Weatherford prepares to hit during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Clarksville's Karter Pledger swings at a pitch during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Clarksville's Anderson McAfee makes contact during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Clarksville's Carter Hedrick takes a swing during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Clarksville's Lucas Lingg leads off first base during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Clarksville's Kayden Pledger swings during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Clarksville's Keaton Anderson lays down a bunt during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Clarksville's Anderson McAfee catches a pitch during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Northeast's Ja'Marion Green prepares to step into the batter's box during the Eagles' game against Big Walnut, Ohio in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Northeast's Cameron Skaggs pitches during the Eagles' game against Big Walnut, Ohio in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Northeast baseball players look on during the Eagles' game against Big Walnut, Ohio in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Northeast's Cameron Skaggs follows through on a pitch during the Eagles' game against Big Walnut, Ohio in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Northeast's Shamad Parker takes his lead off first base during the Eagles' game against Big Walnut, Ohio in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Northeast's Matthew Robertson tries to force a runner out at second base during the Eagles' game against Big Walnut, Ohio in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Northeast's Cameron Skaggs takes a lead off second base during the Eagles' game against Big Walnut, Ohio in the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Clarksville's Dawson Smith pitches during a game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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Clarksville baseball coach Brian Hetland and the Wildcats' dugout watches CHS's game against Cullman, Alabama during the Donny Everett Classic on March 31.
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A poster honoring former Clarksville and Vanderbilt pitcher Donny Everett sits on the outfield wall at Clarksville's baseball field. Everett died in 2016 in a drowning accident during his freshman season at Vanderbilt.
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Keaton Anderson, Clarksville, Sr.: The outfielder is hitting .493 with 38 runs, 21 RBIs, 37 hits, six doubles, two triples, one home run and 36 stolen bases, leading the Wildcats to a 21-6 start.
Ryder Forrester, Houston County, So.: The outfielder is hitting .490 with 25 hits, 15 runs, seven RBIs, one home run, two doubles, one triple and 11 stolen bases. He's also struck out 32 batters in a team-high 28 innings.
Jayden Gaylor, Rossview, Sr.: The right-hander is 4-2 with a 2.04 ERA in 34 innings and has struck out 52 batters while allowing 22 hits. He's also batting .325 with 26 hits, 16 RBIs, seven doubles and three home runs.
Alik George, West Creek, Sr.: George is 3-2 with a 1.22 ERA in seven starts. Over 28⅔ innings, he's recorded 37 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .203 batting average. He's also hitting .279 with 12 hits, 13 runs, eight RBIs and four doubles.
Matthew Heimpel, Montgomery Central, Sr.: The right-hander is 5-0 with an 0.51 ERA in 27⅔ innings, having struck out 40 and given up 14 hits and seven walks. At the plate, he's hitting .289 with 13 runs, nine RBIs, five doubles and one homer for Central (16-4).
Lucas Parker, Northwest, So.: The third baseman is hitting .383 with 18 hits, 14 RBIs, seven runs, six doubles and a home run. He also leads the Vikings with 22⅔ innings pitched and has recorded 22 strikeouts.
Isaiah Robinson, Northeast, Sr.: The right-hander is 3-2 with a 2.00 ERA and 38 strikeouts to six walks in 35 innings. He's also batting .316 with 18 hits, 12 RBIs and 10 stolen bases.
Gus Smith, Kirkwood, So.: Smith is batting .390 with 25 hits, 16 RBIs, 12 runs and eight stolen bases. He's also pitched 24⅓ innings with a 2.58 ERA and 31 strikeouts to four walks.
Brayden Threatt, Stewart County, So.: Threatt is hitting .370 with 12 RBIs, 10 runs, six doubles, six stolen bases and has pitched 12 innings with a 2.33 ERA and 14 strikeouts.
Colton Wallace, Clarksville Academy, Sr.: Wallace is hitting .500 with 33 hits, 20 runs, 14 RBIs, eight doubles, four triples, one home run and four stolen bases. On the mound, he's 2-3 with a 1.86 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 26⅓ innings.
This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: Top TSSAA baseball player poll at midseason in Clarksville
You can vote for the top player by accessing the voting link provided by the Leaf-Chronicle until April 17 at 2 p.m.
The deadline for voting is Friday, April 17 at 2 p.m.
The candidates for the player of the year are listed in the article, with their statistics updated as of April 12.
All player statistics are current as of April 12 and can be found alongside the candidates in the voting article.
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