randy rogers
Randy Rogers is remembered by many as one of the most versatile athletes to ever come out of Rector High School. With the winning records Rogers racked up in baseball and basketball, he's also one of the school's most successful athletes of all time. His skills on the baseball diamond and basketball court have led to Rogers' inclusion as a member of the Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2011.
A 1977 RHS graduate, Rogers was instrumental in leading both the baseball and basketball programs to much success, including state tournament appearances.
In baseball, Rogers was a four year starter, playing outfield as a freshman in 1974 and expanding his role to pitcher, outfield and first baseman beginning his sophomore year.
His long list of Blackcat baseball highlights include: pitching two onehitters with a 5-2 record in 1975 as Rector finished 16-2 on the season, winning the district tournament and reaching the state semifinals; going 8-2 in 1976 as RHS finished the season 15-4, repeating as district champions and returning to the state toumament; recording a 7-2 record n t977 helping RHS to a 12-6 season, finishing second in the district and advancing to state for the third straight year.
Rogers compiled a 20-6 pitching record during his time at Rector, which is thought be the best record in school history. He was also known as a very good hitter.
Rogers was also a standout for the Paragould American Legion squad, helping the team to two district championships and a second place state finish in 1977 and a third place finish in the in 1976. Rogers was 11-1 with an ERA of 1.84 in 1976. ln1977,he had a record of 4-2 and an ERA of 1.60. As a member of the American Legion club, he was named All-District n 1976 and 1977, named MVP of the state tournament in 1977 and was an All-State selection on both 1976 and 1977.
Rogers was a talented starting pitcher for Arkansas State University, lettering in baseball all four years at the college. He was selected to the All-Southland Conference team in 1979, securing critical wins over Memphis State, Creighton and UT-Arlington. His victory over UTArlington ended that squad's 11-game winning streak.
Rogers achieved the ultimate boyhood dream in 1981, being drafted by the Atlanta Braves. He was assigned to the Bradenton Braves farm tearn, compiling a 3-1 record with an ERA of 1.17 in 1982. In 1983, Rogers joined the Anderson Braves, going 3-5 with an ERA of 2.92. Tragically, an arm injrry derailed his promising career, limiting his play during the season and ultimately leading to his release from the team.
Rogers was also an outstanding basketball player, lettering at RHS in 1975, 1976 and 1977. At 5-11, 160 pounds, he was known for being a very quick guard who was an exceptional shooter and hustled on both sides of the floor. Rogers was also a very talented passer, able to distribute the ball at will. His leaping ability allowed him to rebound well against much larger opponents.
Rogers' coach, Kelly Scobey described him as a "one-man pressbreaker" and the team's "go-to guy."
Among his accolades in basketball are: Arkansas College Tournament, Clay County Tournament and conference championships in 1977, as well as a second place finish in district and state tournament berth that year; All-District selections in 1976 and 1977; All-State selection in 1977; Arkansas College Toumament All-Tournament selection in 1977; and All-Area Team selection.
A 1977 RHS graduate, Rogers was instrumental in leading both the baseball and basketball programs to much success, including state tournament appearances.
In baseball, Rogers was a four year starter, playing outfield as a freshman in 1974 and expanding his role to pitcher, outfield and first baseman beginning his sophomore year.
His long list of Blackcat baseball highlights include: pitching two onehitters with a 5-2 record in 1975 as Rector finished 16-2 on the season, winning the district tournament and reaching the state semifinals; going 8-2 in 1976 as RHS finished the season 15-4, repeating as district champions and returning to the state toumament; recording a 7-2 record n t977 helping RHS to a 12-6 season, finishing second in the district and advancing to state for the third straight year.
Rogers compiled a 20-6 pitching record during his time at Rector, which is thought be the best record in school history. He was also known as a very good hitter.
Rogers was also a standout for the Paragould American Legion squad, helping the team to two district championships and a second place state finish in 1977 and a third place finish in the in 1976. Rogers was 11-1 with an ERA of 1.84 in 1976. ln1977,he had a record of 4-2 and an ERA of 1.60. As a member of the American Legion club, he was named All-District n 1976 and 1977, named MVP of the state tournament in 1977 and was an All-State selection on both 1976 and 1977.
Rogers was a talented starting pitcher for Arkansas State University, lettering in baseball all four years at the college. He was selected to the All-Southland Conference team in 1979, securing critical wins over Memphis State, Creighton and UT-Arlington. His victory over UTArlington ended that squad's 11-game winning streak.
Rogers achieved the ultimate boyhood dream in 1981, being drafted by the Atlanta Braves. He was assigned to the Bradenton Braves farm tearn, compiling a 3-1 record with an ERA of 1.17 in 1982. In 1983, Rogers joined the Anderson Braves, going 3-5 with an ERA of 2.92. Tragically, an arm injrry derailed his promising career, limiting his play during the season and ultimately leading to his release from the team.
Rogers was also an outstanding basketball player, lettering at RHS in 1975, 1976 and 1977. At 5-11, 160 pounds, he was known for being a very quick guard who was an exceptional shooter and hustled on both sides of the floor. Rogers was also a very talented passer, able to distribute the ball at will. His leaping ability allowed him to rebound well against much larger opponents.
Rogers' coach, Kelly Scobey described him as a "one-man pressbreaker" and the team's "go-to guy."
Among his accolades in basketball are: Arkansas College Tournament, Clay County Tournament and conference championships in 1977, as well as a second place finish in district and state tournament berth that year; All-District selections in 1976 and 1977; All-State selection in 1977; Arkansas College Toumament All-Tournament selection in 1977; and All-Area Team selection.