Scott Stricklin occasionally looked online for statistics in the Coastal Plain League. He noticed a strong summer campaign from Macon Bacon’s Riley King, a player who Georgia hoped would develop into a heart-of-the-lineup option and leading outfielder.
Stricklin received a text message that did more than validate it.
Georgia outfielder Chaney Rogers was playing with the nearby Lexington County Blowfish, but didn’t get the chance to pitch against King — although there were some friendly rivalries as the Blowfish roster also had Georgia players Connor Tate, Cole Tate and C.J. Smith.
“Are you scared to face Riley?