Eric Parker is 16th inductee into the Lawrence Co. High school Baseball Hall of Fame
Louisa, Ky. — Even though the last regular season baseball game vs Ashland on Friday night was rained out Lawrence Co. carried on a proud tradition as they inducted former Bulldog star catcher Eric Parker into the Baseball Hall of Fame at the high school library.
Parker was a 2004 LCHS graduate and is the 16th member to be inducted into the Lawrence Co. Baseball Hall of Fame.
To be a part of any Hall of Fame is a great honor and a special token of excellency throughout one’s career and lifetime. Hall of Famers demonstrate greatness both on and off the field of play.
Tonight’s awards will be presented by Lawrence County Superintendent Dr Robbie Fletcher.
Eric joins an impressive group in the Lawrence County Baseball Hall of Fame family in the position of Catcher, which already includes David Wheeler (class of 1986) and Timmy Hayes (class of 2008). His career was decorated both with individual and team accomplishments.
LCHD Baseball Coach Travis Feltner
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Eric is one of the cornerstones in the foundation for what our program has become today. Our program is built on a lot of pride and sacrifice and Eric is exemplary of both those qualities.”
“…He was so humble to receive this honor and it is with great pleasure to welcome him into this esteemed family of LC greats.”
“… Eric was a key piece in Lawrence County’s first ever trip to the state baseball tournament in 2003.”
Let’s begin with some of Eric’s highlights….
• Career spans from 2000-2004 (started as our everyday catcher as an 8th grader)
• 114 team wins, averaging 23 wins a season over 5 years, including a then school record 31 wins in 2001 instrumental in Lawrence County’s first ever appearance in the State Tournament in 2003
• His best offensive season was while leading the team to a 16th Region Championship in 2003 his Junior season
* .429 Batting Average
* 2 HRs
* 42 RBIs
Individual accolades during High School Career include
* 3 time all District (in the 64th District)
* 2 time all Region Team (in the 16th Region)
* All State Honorable Mention in 2003
* Ashland Daily All Area Team – 3 times
* Was selected to the KHSBCA East/West All Star Team his Junior Year in 2003
Team Accomplishments during Career include
* 114 Wins
* 2- 64th District Championships
* 1- 16th Region Championship
* 2- 16th Region Runner Ups
* 1- State Tournament Appearance
• After Graduating from Lawrence County in 2004, Eric earned a scholarship to continue his baseball career at Morehead State University
* During his career at Morehead State, Eric received an esteemed honor in team sports…being named Team Captain his Junior and Senior seasons
• Eric currently resides in Georgetown, KY where he is an Insurance Agent at Kentucky Farm Bureau.
