Oakland Patriots High School Baseball

Tradition and Quick Facts

Oakland High School baseball has a long and storied tradition of success. Two state championships, numerous region and district titles, and the premier high school baseball facility in the south as evidence. Since 1973, coaches, players, and parents have worked to make Oakland one of the top high school baseball programs in the state. More than anything, Oakland tradition is winning.

District Championships
1975, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008

Region Championships
1978, 1979, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2007, 2009

State Quarterfinals
1978, 1979, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008

State Tournament Appearances
1978, 1979, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2008

State Championships
1999, 2000

Best Team Record
2007: 42-2
22nd USA Today/31st Baseball America
Marcus Barnes, Cody Barrett, Tyler Burnett, Taylor Clark, Tennyson Dodd, Drew Fann, Colby Fisher, Brandon Hawkins, Seth McConnell, Andrew McGowan, Andy Morrow, Phillip Parsley, P.J. Polk, Cheshire Rigler, Spencer Sinor, Brennan Stender, Scott Ward, Brett Wilson
Coaches: Mack Hawks, Jeff Mitchell, Travis Holland, Andy Schmeltzer

1978 State Tournament: 16-8
Mike Arbit, Jimmy Carver, David Daniel, Kevin Gannon, Kenny Gerhart, Jeff Hamblen, Randy Knight, Ricky Knight, Aaron McCroskey, Brian Mobley, Andy Neal, Chuck Sellers, Mark Trott, Mike Vaughn, Tom Windham, Kurt Wooten, Tony Simmons, Tony Webb; Manager: John Farmer
Coach: Jack Jolly

1979 State Tournament
Kevin Bugg, Jimmy Burris, Jimmy Carver, Kevin Gannon, Jeff Gentry, Kenny Gerhart, Jeff Hamblen, Clark Hollis, Billy Kimbell, Randy Knight, Ricky Knight, Aaron McCroskey, Brian Mobley, Mike Norris, Bill Sharp, Tony Simmons, Kent Solomon, Mike Vaughn, Tony Webb, Curt Wooten; Managers: David Swader, Trent Simmons, David Eubanks
Coach: Jack Jolly

1995 State Tournament: 34-6
Greg Brashear, Michael Brown, Ryan Boyer, Josh Cauthron, Nick Davis, Zach Davis, Joe Dowell, Brian Green, Mark Harris, Jim Ed Lane, Joe McHenry, Aaron Olita, Preston Porter, Chris Sudberry, Clay Shirley, Kyle Thomas, Jimmy Titus, Morgan Wright, Jason Yost; Manager: Adam Sauer
Coaches: Mack Hawks, Jeff Mitchell

1999 State Tournament (TSSAA Champions): 37-2
9th Baseball America/11th USA Today/7th Collegiate Baseball
Chuck Akers, Caleb Barrett, Brian Blaylock, Bennie Hendrix, Patrick Hicklen, Brennan King, Stevie Kline, Jerry Knox, Matt Lane, Stephen McGowan, Casey Rauchenberger, Jason Sharber, Jeremy Slayden, Tommy Smith, Noah Thompson, Shane Vaughn, John Williams, Jeremy Wilson, Joey Yost; Managers: Brian Josey, Jacob Lamb
Coaches: Mack Hawks, Jeff Mitchell

2000 State Tournament (TSSAA Champions): 40-3
6th Baseball America/6th Fox Sports/7th USA Today/9th Collegiate Baseball
Chuck Akers, Caleb Barrett, Jake Birkofer, Patrick Hicklen, Nick Jones, Stevie Kline, Matt Lane, Stephen McGowan, Blake Melton, John Peterson, Eric Porter, Jason Sharber, Jeremy Slayden, Tommy Smith, Noah Thompson, Brad Todd, Shane Vaughn, Chris Warren, Daniel West, John Williams; Managers: Brian Josey, Jacob Lamb
Coaches: Mack Hawks, Jeff Mitchell, Todd Williamson

2003 State Tournament: 31-15
Ben Balch, Dougie Birkofer, Josh Farmer, Andrew Goodwin, Kellen Gorbett, Bradford Green, Nathan Hines, Robby Howard, Rusty Howard, Jordan Jones, Tye McCleary, Brad Meyers, Matt Northcutt, Blake Patterson, Zack Primm, Michael Richardson, Brad Robinson, Matt Taylor, Mitch Warren, Steven Watson
Coaches: Mack Hawks, Jeff Mitchell, Todd Williamson

2008 State Tournament: 29-10
Cody Barrett, Taylor Clark, Tennyson Dodd, William Dodd, Colby Fisher, Jarrod Hargis, Dalton Hughes, Andrew Maccagnano, Seth McConnell, Griffin Moore, Andy Morrow, Jordan Peek, Phillip Parsley, Tyler Paul, Cheshire Rigler, Matthew Schaller, Spencer Sinor, Stevie Smith, Scott Ward, Austen Welchance, Brett Wilson, Jordan Wright
Coaches: Mack Hawks, Travis Holland, Andy Schmeltzer

All-State
Joe McHenry – 1994, 1995
Ryan Boyer – 1994, 1995
Aaron Olita – 1995
Kyle Thomas – 1997
T.J. Allen – 1997
Brennan King (All-American) – 1998, 1999
Jeremy Slayden – 1999, 2000, 2001
John Williams – 1999, 2000
Jason Sharber – 2000
Patrick Hicklen – 2000
Chuck Akers – 2000
Zack Primm – 2003
P.J. Polk – 2007
Tyler Burnett – 2007
Marcus Barnes – 2007
Tennyson Dodd (All-American) – 2007, 2008
Brett Wilson – 2007, 2008
A.J. Swader – 2021

2019 Hall of Fame Inductees
Coach Jack Jolly
Mr. W.K. Lane
Kenny Gerhart – State Tournament 1978 & 1979
Joe McHenry – All State 1994 & 1995
Ryan Boyer – All State 1994 & 1995
Aaron Olita – All State 1995
Kyle Thomas – All State 1997
Brennan King – All American 1998 & 1999
Casey Rauchenberger – All State 1999
Jeremy Slayden – All State 1999, 2000, & 2001
John Williams – All State 1999 & 2000
Jason Sharber – All State 2000

2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
Tyler Burnett
Drew Fann
P.J. Polk
Randy Ghee
Jimmy Carver
Coach Jeff Mitchell

Check out some Patriots Quick Facts

Location 2225 Patriot Drive, Murfreesboro, TN  37130
Founded 1972
Enrollment 1,971
Nickname Patriots
Colors Red & Navy
Conference TSSAA District 7AAAA Region 4
Field Mack Hawks Field at Jack Jolly Stadium
Surface turf infield, grass outfield
Dimensions

LF-327; LC-357; CF-375; RC-348;
RF-324

School phone 615-890-5920
Baseball office phone 615-896-4606
email oaklandpatriotsbaseball@gmail.com
Head Coach Mack Hawks (Middle Tennessee, 1981)
Assistant Coaches Brandon Nolen (UT Martin)
  Jesse Messick
  Seth Henson
2022 record Overall: 15-16      District: 5-7
Letterwinners returning/lost  
Position starters returning/lost  
Pitchers returning/lost  
Overall record 681-500 (.577%)