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2024 PLAYERS CHATHAM ANGLERS

CHANCE COX | LHP | AUSTIN PEAY
JUNIOR | 6-FOOT-2 | 205 LBS

Chance joins the Anglers roster after spending the previous two seasons at Cowley JC where he compiled a 15-1 record with a
sub 3.00 ERA. Cox was primarily a starting pitcher at Cowley JC, and his efforts helped lead Cowley JC to the NJCAA world series
in 2023. After his junior college stint Cox spent the 2023 fall semester at the University of Houston before transferring to Austin
Peay for the spring semester.

TY DALLEY | UTL | MERCER

SOPHOMORE | 6-FOOT-4 | 215 LBS
Ty has been a powerful contributor to the Mercer offense in his first two seasons. As of May 1, the first baseman and outfielder
had launched 12 home runs in 42 games. Against Seton Hall in late March, the left-handed slugger homered 5 times in 2 games,
totaling 10 RBI. In his freshman 2023 campaign, the Vidalia, Georgia native tallied a .266 average and saw 17 of his 46 hits leave
the yard. This success garnered him a spot on the 2023 Southern Conference All-Freshman Team.

JAYDEN DAVIS | INF | VANDERBILT

SOPHOMORE | 5-FOOT-10 | 205 LBS

Jayden has quickly solidified himself in Vanderbilt’s infield after transferring from Samford heading into the 2024 season. As
of May 1, the sophomore Is hitting .319, slugging .444, with an on-base percentage of .393. Davis was named as SEC Co-Player
of the Week in the first week of April, when he batted .583. The Cookeville, Tennessee, native spent his freshman season at
Samford, where he was named to the All-Southern Conference First Team.

LUKE DOTSON | LHP | MISSISSIPPI STATE
FRESHMAN | 6-FOOT-4 | 210 LBS
Luke, in his first collegiate season, has made 9 relief appearances for Mississippi State as of May 1. He’s totaled 10.2 innings
pitched and in five of his nine outings, Dotson allowed zero runs. Hailing from Marietta, Georgia, Dotson committed to the
Bulldogs after being ranked as the No. 1 left-handed pitcher in the state of Georgia, according to Perfect Game. Luke attended
Mount Paran Christian High School in Kennesaw, Georgia, where he won the 2023 Division 2A Player of the Year.

PHIL FOX | RHP | PITTSBURGH

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE | 5-FOOT-10 | 170 LBS
Phil has shined through his debut season at Pittsburgh. In 14 appearances with the Panthers, Fox registered a 0.86 ERA on 21
innings of relief, striking out 28 batters, and holding opponents to a .215 batting average. Fox spent the previous two seasons at
Gardner-Webb before transferring to Pitt this year. At Gardner-Webb, Fox underwent Tommy John surgery in 2022, but battled
back to make the Big South All-Freshman Team in 2023.

TANNER FRANKLIN | RHP | KENNESAW STATE
SOPHOMORE | 6-FOOT-5 | 240 LBS

Tanner has been a staple out of the bullpen for Kennesaw State this season, tallying 19 appearances and five saves as of May 1.
His innings pitched have more than doubled since his freshman year, where he made 13 appearances and two starts. Franklin
was a top-100 overall prospect in the state of Tennessee’s class of 2022. At Jefferson County High School, the lengthy right-
handed pitcher was named to the All-State, All-Region and All-District Team as a senior. He also earned an All-District MVP
Pitcher honor that season.

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