Joining us this week on the ABCA Podcast is our ABCA NJCAA Div. I Assistant Coach of the Year, Jake Vickerson. Vickerson has been involved with the Shelton State program for 11 seasons as a coach and player. The Bucs finished the 2024 season with a 44-19 record, a school record 28 conference wins and an appearance in Grand Junction, CO at the College World Series. The Bucs had a potent offense in 2024 leading the State of Alabama in hits (637), triples (18) and total bases (938). They were also strong on the defensive side leading the NJCAA with 54 double plays. Vickerson was a standout centerfielder for the Bucs in 2012 & 2013 and finished up his played career in the SEC at Mississippi State.
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