Worth Tate Class: Freshman Hometown: Collierville, Tenn. High School: Houston HS Height / Weight: 6-4 / 200 Position: RHP Experience: HS Bats/Throws: R/R

Outlook for 2008: Very projectable power-type pitcher. Coaches love his upside. Possesses rare swing-and-miss power-type breaking ball. Will improve greatly as strength gains are made.

Prep: Was a four-year letterwinner on the mound for former Tiger Lane McCarter...Racked up a 19-4 record in his four years at Houston High...Had a stellar senior campaign...Posted a 10-2 record with a save and a 1.57 ERA...Fanned 71 and walked just 14 in 71.1 innings of action...Compiled eight complete-game performances and five shutouts in his 13 starts as a senior...Held opponents to a .199 batting average...Helped guide the Mustangs to a 36-8 record in 2005 as the Mustangs marched through the Tennessee State baseball Tournament to claim the AAA State Championship...As a junior he worked 44.1 innings, going 4-2 with a 3.16 ERA and 31 strikeouts...Anchored the HHS staff and was a two-time selection to the West Tennessee Team at Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Team showcase games.

Personal: Full name is Shepherd Kenworth Tate...Son of Rex Tate...Born August 8, 1988...High school teammate of Adam McClain.