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Here's the Athens Banner-Herald/OnlineAthens.com's Preseason All-Area Baseball Team

A year after the high school baseball season was wiped out due to the coronavirus pandemic, Athens-area teams have begun the 2021 season. 

The Athens Banner-Herald/OnlineAthens.com preseason baseball team recognizes several of the state's top prospects and others worthy of preseason accolades.

PRESEASON ALL-AREA BASEBALL 

Jake Bowman, Oglethorpe County (Sr., P) – In 2020 he pitched 18.1 innings with a 1-0 record and a 1.53 ERA. He posted 21 strikeouts, six walks and opponents batted .173 against him. 

Palmer Bush, Athens Academy (Sr., INF/P) – Four-year starter who in his sophomore season hit .481 with 20 RBIs and 18 runs. 

Bubba Chandler, North Oconee (Sr., P/SS) – Has signed to played football and baseball at Clemson and could be an early round pick in the Major League Baseball draft. Hit .419 as a junior and in his sophomore season pitched 41.1 innings with a 7-0 record, 55 strikeouts and an opponents’ average of .113 while hitting .356 with 14 doubles and 25 RBIs. 

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