South Kingstown’s starting catcher for four straight years, the Rebels star earned his third All-State honor and second consecutive first-team selection as he posted his third straight plus-.500 batting average. “He is the best offensive weapon I've ever had, and I’ve had a lot of good ones,” veteran South Kingstown coach Jim Sauro offered about the MIT-bound McKinney. He had 39 hits in 73 official trips to the plate this season for a .534 average, including 11 extra-base hits. The Rebels leadoff hitter, he scored 38 runs and drove home 28. He also was an outstanding baserunner with 29 stolen bases in 31 attempts this season.

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Other high school athletes I admire: Connor Morse

My favorite pro sports team: Boston Red Sox

Favorite achievement of the past school year: Reacing the state finals at McCoy Stadium

What I'll be doing this summer: Playing American Legion baseball and spending time outdoors

My plans for next year: Playing baseball and enjoying Boston