Following a successful run in the 2008 campaign with a record of 14-11, and advancing to the second round of the TAPPS State Playoffs, The Brook Hill Guard Baseball team is looking for another solid year under 3rd year Head Coach Vince Veazey.  Veazey loses only two seniors from last years squad, while inheriting numerous freshman off last years team that won the Middle School League Championship.  The baseball program at Brook Hill has earned the reputation of developing players from middle school through high school by stressing solid fundamentals, strong hitting techniques, and instilling in players a true passion for the game.

Returning for the 2009 season are 2nd Team All State Selection Outfielder Yasu Ohmukai and Utility man Preston Swink who was Honorable Mention.  A strong pitching staff returns with lefties Chris Dawson, Tanner Bailey, Austin Pile, and righthander Jake Beam.  Catcher Ian Sudduth returns to make the battery mates strong, and Jacob Johnson is back to anchor down 3rd Base.

Veazey believes the experienced pitching staff should carry his team this year as they did in much of "08.

"Our pitchers have one a great job in giving us quality innings which kept our team in every game last year.  I think they will do the same this year, and with a more experienced offensive team, we should be successful again this season."

The Brook Hill Baseball Program is recognized throughout East Texas for having great facilities, quality coaches, and a reputation for developing players to their fullest potential.

The 2008 Brook Hill Baseball Team is a sophomore laden team which promises to provide excitement in the 2008 season and in seasons to come.

Returning starters from the 2007 squad are sophomore catcher/infielder Nolan Rose, sophomore utility Preston Swink, sophomore pitcher/infielder Jake Beam, and junior pitcher/1st base Austin Pile.  A strong 2007 junior varsity squad will help fill the remaining roster.  Senior leadership this year will be anchored by two players, shortstop Wes McCormick and outfielder David Alan Rubin.  They are two qualified young men to help quide the young Brook Hill team to success through their enthusiasm and integrity.

The middle school baseball program has always been a great setting for learning valuable skills for players who want to strive to play in the junior varsity and varsity programs and make an immediate impact.  We view them as the Brook Hill varsity of the future.  Our 2008 middle school "A" team has a core of returning players who hope to compete for the middle school title, while our "B" team will be playing against other "B" teams for a playoff spot in the big tournament.

We are blessed to have the facilities we have with Herrington Field.  Herrington Field has taken on new improvements year after year and continues to be an excellent venue to take in a game.  The field has lights, covered dugouts, covered batting tunnels, concession stand, 175 fan capacity stadium seating, and a new clay infield with a turface and anglea conditioner mix.

New Head Coach Vince Veazey is no stranger to Brook Hill as he was the assistant under former Head Coach Sean Collins for 3 years and has been working Brook Hill camps since Coach Collins started hosting them.  Coach Veazey played at Tyler Junior College under Coach Jon Groth and spent 3 years coaching with Coach Groth after playing.