not to be overlooked

Billy Hamilton is getting lots of attention in the Arizona Fall League, but there’s another Mississippi native out there who is actually playing better. McComb’s Corey Dickerson, a former Meridian Community College star, is hitting .340 with a homer, eight RBIs and seven stolen bases in the AFL. (Hamilton, the blazer from Taylorsville, has nine steals and a .275 average.) Dickerson was drafted (for the second time) by Colorado in 2008 after a monster season (.459, 21 home runs) at MCC. The Mississippi State commit signed and launched what has been a very impressive pro career. He reached Double-A Tulsa this past season and hit .274 with 13 homers in 67 games. He is carrying a .307 career average and has 67 bombs. Dickerson, 6 feet 2, 210 pounds, is a lefty-hitting corner outfielder who can’t be far off from his first big-league shot. His power seemingly would be a great fit at Coors Field. P.S. Kudos to former Jackson Mets outfielder Billy Beane, the Oakland A’s GM, on his executive of the year award, and to ex-OJMs skipper Davey Johnson on his new deal to manage Washington again next season.