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Todd Mattox named All Star

Todd Mattox used the lumber and the pitching glove to secure the All-Star nod. Photo/GoFlashWin.

BLYTHEWOOD- Blythewood senior Todd Mattox has been named to the 2017 All-Star team by the South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association.

He finished the season with a .337 batting average, a .423 on base percentage, five doubles, 21 runs and15 stolen bases. Mattox pitched 25.1 innings with a 2.46 ERA and rung-up 35 batters.

“Very excited for Todd and he’s very deserving of this honor. Todd had an outstanding season leading our team in many offensive categories,” Blythewood head coach Banks Faulkner said. “He also pitched really well towards the end of the season. His makeup is off the charts and he plays the game the right way. It was a privilege to coach him his senior season.”

The 2017 SCBCA All-Star Weekend will be held May 23-24 in Myrtle Beach.