Tyler Wilson, a senior at Armuchee High School, has been chosen for the 2008 Rawlings Preseason Southeast All Region team for high school seniors.  Only 50 players from the Southeast were chosen for this honor.

Wilson was also selected for High Honorable Mention for the 2008 Rawlings Preseason Senior High School All America Team.  This honor places Wilson among the top 400 players in the nation.

Rawlings Sporting Goods^® announced its annual Rawlings Preseason All-American and All-Region Teams to recognize the top 400 high school baseball athletes in the U.S., while also showcasing their abilities to collegiate and professional scouts.  

According to a news release from Rawlings, Mike Thompson, Rawlings Vice-President, said, “These selected athletes are being recognized for their skill, athleticism, and dedication to their game which allows them to perform to the highest level of game play. With more than 240,000 high school athletes in the nation, these players represent the very best in their class.”

The Rawlings Preseason All-Region Team recognizes 400 players from eight regions around the U.S. Each of the regions will form a 50-man roster, complete with catchers, pitchers, infielders and outfielders. .

“To receive the Rawlings Preseason All-American or All-Region Award is a tremendous achievement for these high school athletes,” said Jerry Ford, President, Perfect Game USA. “We’re proud to partner with Rawlings to recognize their talent as they prepare for their careers playing collegiate or professional baseball.”

You can get more information about the Rawlings All America and All Region teams at www.perfectgame.org.