In 2013: Black was a key member of the Javelinas’ infield last season. He appeared in all 60 games starting 59 times. He had one start at short and 58 at third. As a junior, Black batted .310, with 41 RBI and 36 runs. He belted five home runs, 11 doubles and two triples. Black finished the season ranked in the Javelina top five in average, slugging, runs scored, hits, RBI, 2Bs, HRs, total bases, walks, times hit by a pitch, and sacrifice flies. He led the team with 15 multi-RBI contests and 19 multi-hit games. The third baseman was named to the LSC Championship All-Tournament team after driving in five runs, scoring five runs, and htting a home run in the title game as he finished 2-of-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. He as also named to the all-region tournament team.
In 2012: Black garnered LSC Second Team honors at third base. He played in 44 games starting 39 with 29 starts at third. Black averaged .284 at the plate with two HRs, 10 doubles, 31 RBI and 20 runs. He twice had a team-best five RBI once at Eastern New Mexico and once at A&M International. Black belted first home run as a Javelina at Tarleton State and second versus Incarnate Word. His 8-game hitting streak tied for third on the team.
Previous: Black played two seasons at Hill Junior College. He hit .255 with 15 runs scored and 12 RBI’s during his sophomore season.
High School: Black played baseball at Klein Collins High School. As a senior, he hit .402 en route to earning first team all-district honors and was the team’s defensive MVP. He helped lead the team to four playoff appearances. He was a member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Black is the son of Johnny and Sharon Black and is studying Wildlife Management. His father played baseball at Blinn College.Â
