Tyler Clayton, Spartan Class of 2019
Bret Adkins, Spartan Class of 2019
Justin Pendley, Spartan Class of 2014
Michael Greene, Spartan Class of 2014
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Michael Greene is a 2014 graduate and a three-year letterman of the Spartan Baseball program. Serving as both a starting and closing pitcher, he led South to the state playoffs during his tenure. Michael was known for his leadership, passion for the game, and pride of the South brand.
After graduating, Michael continued his baseball career as a pitcher for Berry College, in Rome, GA. He made appearances in all three seasons he played at Berry, before transferring to Georgia Tech. He earned two degrees, one from Berry in Engineering Physics, and a Biomedical Engineering degree from Georgia Tech. Michael is now an engineering project manager for a medical device company and lives with his wife, Daylan, and daughter AnnaBelle on their farm in Waleska. He gives high praise to SPHS baseball for teaching him perseverance, work-ethic, and for providing a life-long group of brothers. He is forever grateful for the coaches during his tenure: Pecos Galamore, Brandon Lundsford, Gil Davis, Wade Vick, and Dillon Graves. |
Baley Coleman, Spartan Class of 2018
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Baley Coleman is a 2018 graduate of South Paulding High School where he was a 3-year Varsity starting pitcher for the Spartan Baseball Program. Baley enjoyed a successful high school career with the Spartans, qualifying for the playoffs each year, and named the 2018 Region 5 – 6A Baseball player of the year. He was known for his highly competitive spirit and leadership in the program.
After graduating, Baley accepted a baseball scholarship offer to play college baseball at LaGrange College, where he was a starting pitcher for 4 seasons. For his career at LaGrange Baley holds the single season school record with 11 wins, and single season innings pitched with 98 innings. During both the 2021 & 2022 season, Baley was chosen as the LaGrange Baseball Pitcher of the year. In 2022, the Lagrange Baseball team advanced to the Semi-Finals in the D3 College World Series in Cedar Rapids IA, where Baley started game 1 and secured an 8-inning shutout victory in Round 1. In 2023, Baley graduated from LaGrange College with a bachelor’s degree in education and a minor in History. For the 2023-2024 season, Baley accepted an offer to transfer to Georgia State University, and complete at the Div 1 level. During this season, he competed both as a starter and in a relief role, finishing the season with an overall 2-0 record. After college, Baley accepted a role as Assistant Coach at Georgia Gwinnett College, where he began his path to fulfill his life goal to become a college head coach. His passion for the game continues and he hopes to coach in the college ranks for his career. He thrives on his ability to teach the game he loves to the younger generation that comes behind him and teach life lessons along the way. |
Michael Carter, Spartan Class of 2017
LaDeavon Matthews, Spartan Class of 2013
Caleb Beavers, Spartan Class of 2014
James Maxwell, Spartan Class of 2013
Dillon Graves, Spartan Class of 2009
Dillon Graves is a 2009 graduate and was part of the inaugural baseball team at South. Dillon was an outfielder for the Spartans and led South to its first winning season in 2008 and its first State Playoff appearance in 2009. Dillon was known for his high-intensity attitude, work ethic, and leadership.
After graduating, Dillon immediately began coaching at South in the summer while attending college to obtain his teaching degree. Dillon assisted with Coach Pecos Galamore’s varsity and JV programs for four years. In January 2014, Dillon left the University of West Georgia and the South Baseball program to attend the 95th Trooper School for the Georgia State Patrol. Dillon’s class started with 110 cadets and only graduated 46. Dillon continues to serve the State of Georgia as a State Trooper and now lives in Calhoun with his wife, Rachel.
Dillon credits the South Baseball program for his successes due to his priceless experiences and life-lessons both as a player and coach. He is thankful for former coaches Pecos Galamore, Wade Vick, Brandon Lunsford, and Gil Davis as well as his brother Zach, a 2010 Spartan graduate and baseball letterman, who fueled his love for the game.
After graduating, Dillon immediately began coaching at South in the summer while attending college to obtain his teaching degree. Dillon assisted with Coach Pecos Galamore’s varsity and JV programs for four years. In January 2014, Dillon left the University of West Georgia and the South Baseball program to attend the 95th Trooper School for the Georgia State Patrol. Dillon’s class started with 110 cadets and only graduated 46. Dillon continues to serve the State of Georgia as a State Trooper and now lives in Calhoun with his wife, Rachel.
Dillon credits the South Baseball program for his successes due to his priceless experiences and life-lessons both as a player and coach. He is thankful for former coaches Pecos Galamore, Wade Vick, Brandon Lunsford, and Gil Davis as well as his brother Zach, a 2010 Spartan graduate and baseball letterman, who fueled his love for the game.