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2022 Tennessee Baseball Roster | SEC Champions (x2)
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McCracken, J.D.
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Jersey Number 31
J.D. McCracken
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- LHP
- B/T:
- R/L
- Ht/Wt:
- 6-3 / 202
- Hometown:
- Murfreesboro, Tenn.
- High School:
- Middle Tennessee Christian
Bio
CAREER BESTS
- Innings Pitched: 2.0 // vs. Belmont, 5/17/22
- Runs Allowed: 0 (2x) // last vs. Belmont, 5/17/22
- ER Allowed: 0 (2x) // last vs. Belmont, 5/17/22
- Strikeouts: 2 // vs. Alabama A&M, 5/3/22
- Walks: 0 (2x) // last vs. Belmont, 5/17/22
- Hits Allowed: 0 // vs. Alabama A&M, 5/3/22
- Wild Pitches: 0 (3x) // last vs. Belmont, 5/17/22
CAREER HONORS
2022 - Freshman
- Recorded two strikeouts in one shutout inning of relief in win against Alabama A&M (5/3)
- Made his career debut in the win over Bellarmine (4/19)
HIGH SCHOOL
- Two-way standout at Middle Tennessee Christian School in Murfreesboro
- Ranked No. 233 overall prospect by Prep Baseball Report
- Rated No. 279 player overall and No. 12 player in Tennessee by Perfect Game
- Participated in Perfect Game 2020 National Showcase
- Three-time Perfect Game Preseason All-American (2019-21)
- 2021 MaxPreps Small School Second Team All-American
- 2021 Tennessee Division II-A Mr. Baseball
- 2021 TSWA Division II-A All-State selection
- 2021 Tennessee Baseball Report First Team All-State selection
- 2021 Main Street Preps All-Midstate MVP
- 2021 Daily News Journal Player of the Year
- 2021 District Player of the Year
- 2018 District Pitcher of the Year
- Three-time All-District selection (2018, 2019, 2021)
- Set school records for lowest career ERA (0.47) and career strikeouts (218)
- Set single-season school records for ERA (0.13), wins (9), shutouts (4), WHIP (0.60) and opponent batting average (.114)
- Set single-game school record for strikeouts (16)
- Posted a perfect 9-0 record with a 0.13 ERA and 103 strikeouts in 53.0 innings pitched and also batted .420 with five homers and 40 RBIs as a senior in 2021
- Helped lead Cougars to a 21-4 overall record and Division II-A District 3 title in 2021
- Played travel ball for East Cobb 615
- Also played golf in high school
PERSONAL
- Full name is James David McCracken
- Born on Jan. 23, 2003
- Major is undecided
- Son of Jonna and Trampas McCracken
- Has one older brother, Trey
- Chose Tennessee because of the coaching staff and how much they care about the program and its players
- Member of Beta Club in high school
- Enjoys scary things like haunted houses and scary movies
- Enjoys playing golf
BSB | Tennessee Super Regional Postgame Presser at Arkansas (6.8.25)
Sunday, June 08
BSB | Tennessee Super Regional Postgame Presser at Arkansas (6.7.25)
Saturday, June 07
BSB | Tennessee Official Super Regional Preview Press Conference (6.6.25)
Friday, June 06
BSB | Tony Vitello Pre-NCAA Super Regional Media Availability (6.5.25)
Thursday, June 05
