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
