By CHRIS HOBBS
HobbsDailyReport.com
Aaron Teague, who played four seasons of varsity baseball at St. Stephens High, had 98 hits and the most by an Indians player in school history. PHOTO COURTESY OF ERNIE MASCHE
HICKORY – Aaron Teague will leave St. Stephens High’s storied baseball program as the Indians’ most prolific hitter.
Teague, a senior infielder and pitcher, has set a school record for career hits at 98, the school announced Friday.
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“Aaron Teague has been the greatest hitter that I have ever had the privilege of coaching,” St. Stephens head baseball coach Adam Windham said in a press release from the school. “From the first day Aaron came to practice you could tell he was going to be great. The ball truly had a different sound coming off his bat than other high school baseball players.
“Aaron was able to accomplish many feats during his prep career because of his drive, focus, and work ethic.
“As a program we want to congratulate Aaron on this great accomplishment, and thank him for all he put into this program.”
Teague helped St. Stephens go 5-9 in the Northwestern 3A-4A this season and tie Watauga for fifth place. The Indians finished 9-14 overall in a season highlighted by reaching the Catawba Valley Easter Baseball Classic title game (Hickory 2, St. Stephens 1 on April 19).
Teague played four seasons of varsity baseball for the Indians — collecting 21, 16, 32 and 29 hits.
As a senior, Teague hit .387 with six doubles and had an on-base percentage of .453.
For his career, Teague hit. 349 with 18 doubles, a trip and an on-base percentage of .411. He also had scored 40 runs and drove in 45.
95 RBIs, scored 40 runs and
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(team records with Teague in the lineup)
Freshman 4-17
Sophomore 6-16
Junior 16-6
Senior 9-14
Totals 35-53