Ethan Petry, Cole Messina named Preseason All-SEC First-Teamers
![South Carolina catcher Cole Messina adjusts his headphones during a game](https://on3static.com/cdn-cgi/image/height=417,width=795,quality=90,fit=cover,gravity=0.5x0.5/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2023/06/12165454/MessinaCatcher.png)
South Carolina’s Ethan Petry and Cole Messina have been racking up preseason accolades over the past few weeks. With the announcement of the preseason All-SEC teams, both Petry and Messina picked up another.
The two returning Gamecock sluggers were named to the Preseason All-SEC First Team.
Petry returns to South Carolina as one of the team’s top offensive weapons last year. The sophomore slashed .376/.471/.733 with 23 homers and 75 RBI as a freshman in 2023.
Top 10
- 1Breaking
March Madness
NCAA Top 16 seeds revealed
- 2
Brad Stevens
Makes Indiana intentions clear
- 3
Auburn vs. Alabama odds
Point spread released
- 4
Dawn Staley
Admonishes rev-share reversal
- 5Trending
Joel Klatt
NFL Mock Draft
Get the On3 Top 10 to your inbox every morning
By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms, and use of my personal information described therein.
Messina emerged as a breakout star for the Gamecocks last season as the team’s starting catcher. He hit .307/.428/.615 with 17 homers and 65 RBI.
The South Carolina baseball team will open its 2024 season with a three-game series against Miami (Ohio). First pitch for game one will be at 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16.