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Southern Miss baseball receives commitment from Class of 2023 catcher Jacob Keys

Southern Miss baseball landed a commitment from Brandon High School catcher Jacob Keys on Tuesday afternoon.

Keys, who had previously been committed to Mississippi State, helped the Brandon Bulldogs reach the MHSAA Class 6A semifinals this season.

The Class of 2023 backstop earned a place on The Clarion Ledger's first-team All-State squad, batting .412 over the course of 33 games.

He also showcased some power, slugging nine homers and driving in 42 runs.

"I would like to thank the lord for giving me this opportunity and everyone who has helped me reach my goals," Keys wrote in his announcement Tweet.