Newton County Academy’s Kemp Alderman can add a few more honors to his already distinguished resume.
Alderman was named the Perfect Game Player of the year by the baseball organization.
Alderman, an Ole Miss signee, was named to Perfect Game’s All-American team for the second year in a row. While playing in Perfect Game tournaments, Alderman hit .440 with five home runs and 25 RBIs.
Alderman hit .569 this past season with 36 runs scored, 41 RBIs, eight doubles and 12 home runs for the Generals. Alderman was 8-3 on the mound with a 2.83 ERA with 90 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched. Alderman was also named to the Clarion-Ledger All-State baseball team and was the MAIS Class AA Players of the year. Alderman was also named the Meridian Star’s Premier Preps of East Mississippi Player of the Year for the second straight year. He was also named to the Premier Preps of East Mississippi football team as well.
In football, Alderman also picked up another post-season honor as he was named the All-MAIS Class 3A team. Alderman had 100 tackles this season for the Generals from him defensive end position.
