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2022-23 Tompkins High School Baseball
INSIDE PITCH: VYPE Baseball Rankings, No. 5 Tompkins Falcons
At a minimum, Tompkins baseball has been an Area Finalist dating back to 2015. Continuing their model of consistency, the Falcons reached the Regional Quarters on the heels of their 28-4 district title season last Spring.
However, a third-round debut won’t suffice for this year’s hungry Tompkins team. Senior SS Drew Markle will be the face of the Falcons’ program prior to joining the 2022 National Champions Ole Miss, following his upcoming graduation.
Other names to watch for include senior C/1B/3B Landon West (Rice), who led the team in RBIs (26). Ty Dagley (Houston Christian) is a versatile piece on the mound and the outfield, and 3B Adam Benavidez lit up the scoreboard last season with 10 extra-base hits and 23 runs.
Could this be the year of the Falcons?
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Drew Markle
Tompkins' Drew Markle
LEADER IN THE CLUBHOUSE: It's Markle's team to continue quest for State
Expect Tompkins’ senior Drew Markle to continue being a major difference-maker for the persistent Texas powerhouse. The Falcons’ infielder compiled some stellar stats last season at the plate and as one of the most coveted slick-fielding shortstops in the country.
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“I’ve been playing infield since I was a little kid,” Markle said. “I think it’s a good spot on the field where I can be vocal to everyone. It’s in the middle of all the action, and it’s where I can help out my team the best way I can.”
Along with playing for Tompkins during the spring, Markle has been a standout for Twelve Baseball in the summer, which has advanced his career to the point of signing with the reigning NCAA National Champions, Ole Miss.
“You know, I loved Ole Miss since I was a kid,” said Markle. “I’ve always dreamed about playing in Oxford and when I was given the opportunity to play there, I had to take it. It’s going to be great.”
2022-23 Tompkins High School BaseballBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Despite the roster being revamped due to graduation, Markle is challenged with being the voice in the clubhouse and the dugout.
"This season, we have a very new team,” Markle said.“We lost a lot of seniors last year, so I’m hoping to build a good relationship with this team as we go along. I know a lot of these guys. I’ve grown up with them. We already have individual relationships, but I think bringing them all together will be a key part of this season. Just playing as one. I’m just ready to get it on, it’s going to be fun."