School: Rockwall-Heath

Drew Benefield

What he did: The right-hander threw a two-hit shutout in a Game 1 victory over Frisco Centennial. Then, Benefield went 2-for-3 with two home runs and six RBIs in Game 3 of the bi-district series as the area's seventh-ranked Class 4A team advanced to face North Dallas.

The stats: Benefield's overall numbers are somewhat misleading because he missed half the year after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. Entering the playoffs, he was batting .233 with six RBIs. On the mound, Benefield was 2-0 with a 2.86 ERA in 14 2/3 innings.

Who is he? A 6-0, 220-pound junior catcher/pitcher.

He said it: "The first game of the series was the first time I felt good and healthy. It was really good for my confidence."

Coach said it: "As soon as he hit it, the left fielder just turned and watched to see how far it would go." – Greg Harvey, on Benefield's second home run Saturday.

Did you know? Benefield has a passion for music and plays guitar with three of his friends in his spare time. His best number is "Wagon Wheel" by Old Crow Medicine Show.