BrentStephens

Madison on Stephens: “The experience Brent gained last year and the strength that he has added since then will help him compete for a starting spot in the lineup this year. He?s a solid left-handed hitter with a great work ethic.”

As a Sophomore: Got the starting nod in his last six games played of the season in left field? Led Wildcat reserves with a .290 batting average in 33 games? Recorded his first collegiate hit against the Crimson Tide of Alabama (3/17)? First career start came in the third game of the Arkansas series at Cliff Hagan Stadium (4/29)? Earned a start in all three games vs. 12th ranked Georgia, going 2-for-9 with a run scored, an RBI and a double? First career home run came in the fourth inning of a 12-3 setback at South Carolina on May 6? Doubled, walked and chalked up an RBI in a 3-1 UK win over Winthrop (5/8).

High School: Batted .540 with nine homeruns, 48 runs scored, 50 RBI and 20 stolen bases as a senior? Played for coach Andy Harlin at Saint Pais X… Received All-State honors following his senior season… Batted .450 while belting 11 homers and driving in 48 runs his junior season…Three-time All-County selection… Also played basketball and football.

Personal: Full name is Brent Corey Stephens…Born on Dec. 21, 1981 in Atlanta… Son of Corneill and Yvonne Stephens… Has one brother, Darryl, 21? Lists winning Junior Olympics in baseball when he was 16 as his highlight in athletics? Brother was drafted by the Atlanta Braves and his father is a judge? Chose UK over Vanderbilt, Georgia, Oklahoma, and East Carolina for its coaching staff and academics.

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