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Jacob Compton

  • position
  • B/T L/L
  • Hometown Olive Branch, Miss.
  • High school Desoto Central
  • Previous School Memphis
  • position
  • B/T L/L
  • Hometown Olive Branch, Miss.
  • High school Desoto Central
  • Previous School Memphis

Jacob Compton Bio

AWARDS

  • SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll (2023)

JUNIOR (2023)

  • Injured and did not see game action in 2023

PRIOR TO CAROLINA

  • Played one season at the University of Memphis, where he hit .291 with a team-best 11 home runs and 56 RBI in 55 games and 53 starts
  • 2022 First Team All-AAC
  • Led the American Athletic Conference in doubles (18) and RBI in 2022
  • Had a season-high five RBI vs. UT Martin (May 3, 2022)
  • Had 20 multi-hit games, 14 multi-RBI performances and a 25-game on-base streak
  • Spent two years at Northeast Mississippi CC in Booneville, Miss., where he hit .298 with 11 doubles, 11 home runs and 55 RBI over two seasons
  • Attended Desoto Central High School in Southaven, Miss., where he was a multi-year starter
  • Was part of the 2018 state championship team

PERSONAL

  • Born on September 8, 2000
  • Son of Billy and Candy Compton
  • Father, Billy, played baseball at Christian Brothers University
  • Major is interdisciplinary studies