29 Apr

vick-timized

Meridian Community College’s Tyler Vick isn’t a big guy at 5 feet 11, 210 pounds. In fact, his nickname is “Tick.” But he carries some kind of big stick for the Eagles. Vick, a former West Lauderdale High standout, has hit 37 home runs in his two years at MCC, including 22 this season. He has broken both the single-season and career homer records at a school that has produced more than its share of boppers. “He’s got a ton of juice,” MCC coach Chris Rose said. “As much as I’ve seen. He’s just so strong. He’s got good hands and a short, compact swing. He doesn’t like to lift (weights). He’s just naturally strong.” Vick, playing third base this year, is the cleanup batter in a power-packed lineup that also includes Corey Dickerson. Brent Tanner and Wesley Thigpen. They have led the Eagles to a 34-16 record entering the NJCAA Region 23 Division I tournament this weekend at Baton Rouge. MCC has some good arms, too, making this a team capable of a Juco World Series trip — and possibly a run at the national title.
P.S. Former Itawamba CC and University Christian star Jonathan Van Every, back with Boston, beat Cleveland tonight with a two-out solo homer in the top of 10th inning off Jensen Lewis. It was Van Every’s first major league home run.

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